Phoenix City Council swears in two new members for seats formerly held by Sal DiCiccio and Carlos Garcia
On April 17, two people were sworn in as new members of the Phoenix City Council. The swearing-in ceremony took place after a runoff election was held for two seats on the council in March.
On April 17, two people were sworn in as new members of the Phoenix City Council. The swearing-in ceremony took place after a runoff election was held for two seats on the council in March.
Coyotes entertainment district: Yea or nay?
Tempe residents will be getting their mail-in ballots to decide if they want to build a new hockey arena for the Arizona Coyotes in a massive entertainment district on the banks of the Salt River, just west of Tempe Town Lake. It's a $2.1 billion project. In the second half of this program, we will hear from Dawn Penich-Thacker, representing the group that opposes the plan, but let's begin with the president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, Xavier Gutierrez.
Tempe residents will be getting their mail-in ballots to decide if they want to build a new hockey arena for the Arizona Coyotes in a massive entertainment district on the banks of the Salt River, just west of Tempe Town Lake. It's a $2.1 billion project. In the second half of this program, we will hear from Dawn Penich-Thacker, representing the group that opposes the plan, but let's begin with the president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, Xavier Gutierrez.
Arizona House votes to expel State Rep. Liz Harris
House Democrats filed an ethics complaint following a presentation from a Scottsdale insurance agent in February, saying Harris invited Jacqueline Breger to speak, where she made serious and unfounded allegations accusing elected officials, judges and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of taking bribes and laundering money for the Sinaloa Cartel.
House Democrats filed an ethics complaint following a presentation from a Scottsdale insurance agent in February, saying Harris invited Jacqueline Breger to speak, where she made serious and unfounded allegations accusing elected officials, judges and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of taking bribes and laundering money for the Sinaloa Cartel.
Gov. Hobbs holds 'First 100 Days' news conference
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on April 12, "commemorating her first 100 days in office."
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on April 12, "commemorating her first 100 days in office."
Election 2024: Sheriff Mark Lamb running for Senate in Arizona
Lamb, who has built a profile in Arizona and beyond as a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and an advocate for cracking down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling, pledged in a video announcing his candidacy to take on drug cartels, calling for the U.S. military to “wipe them out just like we did to ISIS.”
Lamb, who has built a profile in Arizona and beyond as a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and an advocate for cracking down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling, pledged in a video announcing his candidacy to take on drug cartels, calling for the U.S. military to “wipe them out just like we did to ISIS.”
Arizona AG seeks public opinion on proposed Albertsons, Kroger merger
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is holding more listening sessions to hear public opinion on the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. The April 11 session will be held at 5 p.m. at the Southwest Mountain States Carpenter's Union Hall near 34th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is holding more listening sessions to hear public opinion on the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. The April 11 session will be held at 5 p.m. at the Southwest Mountain States Carpenter's Union Hall near 34th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Maricopa County releases report on investigation into 2022 election ballot printing issues
Maricopa County released the results of an independent investigation to find out what went wrong with ballot printing on Election Day in 2022.
Maricopa County released the results of an independent investigation to find out what went wrong with ballot printing on Election Day in 2022.
2022 Election certification lawsuit: 2 Cochise County supervisors ordered to pay legal fees
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
2 Cochise County supervisors ordered to pay legal fees
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
Arizona Supreme Court will not extend death warrant for Aaron Gunches
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans TikTok on state devices
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill that would have limited what messages ADOT can post on freeway signs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari running for Congress
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko, Sheriff Mark Lamb
Thank you for joining us for this week's Newsmaker Saturday with John Hook. We're talking with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the border crisis later in the program, but we begin with Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, a Republican who's represented Arizona's 8th district since 2018. These are the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, and the district that includes several retirement communities, including Sun City West.
Thank you for joining us for this week's Newsmaker Saturday with John Hook. We're talking with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the border crisis later in the program, but we begin with Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, a Republican who's represented Arizona's 8th district since 2018. These are the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, and the district that includes several retirement communities, including Sun City West.
'Pro-democracy' Arizona Democrats sue to block No Labels third-party from ballot
After campaigning on fighting for democracy, the Arizona Democratic Party is reportedly suing to stop a third-party organization from accessing the state's presidential ballot in the 2024 election.
After campaigning on fighting for democracy, the Arizona Democratic Party is reportedly suing to stop a third-party organization from accessing the state's presidential ballot in the 2024 election.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to ban tents in public places
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on March 30 that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on March 30 that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
Gov. Hobbs' press secretary resigns over 'transphobes' tweet following Nashville school shooting
Josselyn Berry was criticized online after she reportedly posted an image of an armed woman in a tweet about "transphobes."
Josselyn Berry was criticized online after she reportedly posted an image of an armed woman in a tweet about "transphobes."
Arizona governor Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.
Search and rescue team funding bill could soon be headed to Arizona Governor's desk
The Arizona Senate appropriations committee on March 28 voted to approve a bill that would fund search and rescue equipment used by sheriff’s departments in rural counties.
The Arizona Senate appropriations committee on March 28 voted to approve a bill that would fund search and rescue equipment used by sheriff’s departments in rural counties.
Vetoed Senate Bill 1063 aims to ban Arizona cities from levying grocery taxes: here's what you should know
A group of state lawmakers in Arizona have introduced a bill that they say can make groceries more affordable for some residents, but not everyone is onboard with the idea. Here's what you should know about SB 1063, which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
A group of state lawmakers in Arizona have introduced a bill that they say can make groceries more affordable for some residents, but not everyone is onboard with the idea. Here's what you should know about SB 1063, which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.