The Buzz: The coming state budget has its critics
Worries about shorted funding, misallocated funds and existing problems cause concern for some.
Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators
“This is not your average theft,” Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said at a news conference in Phoenix.
Does Arizona have enough water?
Phoenix-area cities are spending big to make sure it does.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcomes new council members
The tribe celebrated the newly elected officials during an inauguration Saturday evening.
Pedestrian deaths up in Tucson
So far in 2024 there have been 17 pedestrian and 6 bicycle fatalities.
Judge grants restraining order to put part of the state budget temporarily on hold
The request was made by Attorney General Kris Mayes after a sweep of opioid dollars.
Hobbs under pressure to call special session on groundwater
Arizona lawmakers didn’t pass significant bipartisan policy on groundwater reform this year.
With 1864 abortion ban repealed, Arizona doctors don’t need emergency licenses in California and none have signed up
Arizona abortion providers and abortion rights advocates voiced appreciation for the neighborly gesture.
Arizona governor signs budget into law after fierce negotiations to make up a massive shortfall
The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between the Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders.
Arizona lawmakers pass budget closing $1.4 billion deficit
The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders.
Arizona troopers warn Congress that lifting weight limit on trucks will make highways more dangerous
Backers say the idea would improve the supply chain.
Community activists protest Tucson budget over housing and homelessness
Meanwhile, members of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition said that the Tucson Police require additional funding to address homelessness and maintain public safety.
LUCHA looks to block controversial border ballot proposition
HCR 2060, also known as the Secure the Border Act, passed the state's House of Representatives yesterday. Now the civil rights group says it is unconstitutional.
House passes controversial border initiative, heads to ballot for voter approval
The ballot measure would make it a state crime to enter the country somewhere other than a port of entry.
Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer is fatally shot responding to disturbance
The Phoenix FBI is investigating the fatal shooting, but it has not released many details.
