Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to undo school voucher expansion
The governor’s office said the expansion is siphoning money from underfunded public schools and would cost $1.5 billion dollars over the next decade.
The governor’s office said the expansion is siphoning money from underfunded public schools and would cost $1.5 billion dollars over the next decade.
Here's what's in Gov. Katie Hobbs' new budget for Arizona
Weeks after she was sworn into office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has released a budget that includes just over $17 billion in spending for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
Weeks after she was sworn into office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has released a budget that includes just over $17 billion in spending for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
Maricopa County Recorder proposes changes to speed up Arizona's election process
For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's recorder is now proposing changes.
For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's recorder is now proposing changes.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer proposing changes to Arizona's election process
For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's Recorder is now proposing changes. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's Recorder is now proposing changes. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly tour Yuma border
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president
Buu Nygren beat out incumbent President Jonathan Nez in the tribe’s general election by about 3,500 votes in the midterm election.
Buu Nygren beat out incumbent President Jonathan Nez in the tribe’s general election by about 3,500 votes in the midterm election.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers 1st State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address a week after being sworn into office.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address a week after being sworn into office.
Full video: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' first State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 9, a week after being sworn into office. This is her address in its entirety.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 9, a week after being sworn into office. This is her address in its entirety.
How bad is AZ's water crisis; meet our new AG
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're sitting down with Robert Glennon, author of "Unquenchable," and described on the University of Arizona's website as "one of the nation's preeminent experts on water policy and law." We're also talking with Arizona's new Attorney General Kris Mayes. She goes over the highly contentious race against GOP's Abe Hamadeh, and wanting to fight for all Arizonans, not just those who voted for her. Mayes says combating the fentanyl crisis is top of mind, as well as our water issues.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're sitting down with Robert Glennon, author of "Unquenchable," and described on the University of Arizona's website as "one of the nation's preeminent experts on water policy and law." We're also talking with Arizona's new Attorney General Kris Mayes. She goes over the highly contentious race against GOP's Abe Hamadeh, and wanting to fight for all Arizonans, not just those who voted for her. Mayes says combating the fentanyl crisis is top of mind, as well as our water issues.
Arizona lawmakers introduce bills to ban or limit drag shows
Some Republican lawmakers say they want to start regulating the drag queen business in Arizona. Three new bills were introduced that would either limit or restrict drag shows, and the drag queens and allies are getting ready for a legal showdown.
Some Republican lawmakers say they want to start regulating the drag queen business in Arizona. Three new bills were introduced that would either limit or restrict drag shows, and the drag queens and allies are getting ready for a legal showdown.
Former Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers receives high civilian honor from President Joe Biden
Rusty Bowers, who left electoral politics following his failed re-election campaign, was honored by President Joe Biden on Jan. 6 for pushing back on an attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
Rusty Bowers, who left electoral politics following his failed re-election campaign, was honored by President Joe Biden on Jan. 6 for pushing back on an attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
Gov. Katie Hobbs issues executive orders on homelessness and elections
One of the executive orders will reinstate a body known as the Community Council on Homelessness and Housing, and the other executive order will create a Bipartisan Elections Taskforce. Both are part of her 100 Days Initiative that includes her top goals for her first 4-year term as Arizona's governor.
One of the executive orders will reinstate a body known as the Community Council on Homelessness and Housing, and the other executive order will create a Bipartisan Elections Taskforce. Both are part of her 100 Days Initiative that includes her top goals for her first 4-year term as Arizona's governor.
Russell Pearce, former Arizona state lawmaker, dead at 75
Russell Pearce, an Arizona state lawmaker who became known for his role in the passage of a controversial immigration bill, has passed away.
Russell Pearce, an Arizona state lawmaker who became known for his role in the passage of a controversial immigration bill, has passed away.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people on Jan. 6 anniversary
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack, will receive a posthumous award.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack, will receive a posthumous award.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs promises progress, bipartisanship during inaugural address
During her inaugural address, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called on elected officials to reject conspiracy theories that were promoted by GOP candidates who lost their elections in November, declaring “now is the perfect time to move past division and partisanship.”
During her inaugural address, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called on elected officials to reject conspiracy theories that were promoted by GOP candidates who lost their elections in November, declaring “now is the perfect time to move past division and partisanship.”
2022 Election: Kari Lake files appeals in election lawsuit after Hobbs was sworn in as Arizona Governor
Kari Lake, the Republican Party candidate who was defeated in November's gubernatorial election in Arizona, has filed two appeals related to her election lawsuit. This comes as her Democratic Party opponent, Katie Hobbs, was sworn in as Governor on Jan. 2.
Kari Lake, the Republican Party candidate who was defeated in November's gubernatorial election in Arizona, has filed two appeals related to her election lawsuit. This comes as her Democratic Party opponent, Katie Hobbs, was sworn in as Governor on Jan. 2.
Arizona 2022 election: Abe Hamadeh seeks new trial over recount results
The motion for a new trial comes less than a week after the state's election recount, which confirmed that Democratic candidate Kris Mayes won by 280 votes.
The motion for a new trial comes less than a week after the state's election recount, which confirmed that Democratic candidate Kris Mayes won by 280 votes.
Arizona DPS Director Heston Silbert to retire after nearly 3 years on the job
Heston Silbert, who has served as the head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety since 2020, has announced his retirement from the role.
Heston Silbert, who has served as the head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety since 2020, has announced his retirement from the role.
Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Latest on the shipping containers at the Arizona-Mexico border as Katie Hobbs becomes governor
In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.
In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.