Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can refuse to answer questions or turn over documents under a state law.
Without agreement among states, federal officials say Colorado River cuts are coming
Record low levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell prompted the federal government to look at how it might impose cuts to keep hydropower generation going at the nation’s largest reservoirs.
Ethics Committee finds Rep. Liz Harris in violation of state house rules
The investigation was launched shortly after Harris invited a constituent to share false allegations in front of a legislative committee.
AG Mayes says Arizona retains access to abortion medication
The announcement comes after a federal judge placed an injunction against Mifepristone, a drug used in non-surgical abortions.
Paper changes caused Maricopa County printer failure: report
County officials used longer ballots on thicker paper than had been used previously.
Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall
Like other parts of the West, northern Arizona received an abundance of snow over the winter.
Tribe warns US government against moving ahead with mine
San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler said during a visit last week that U.S. Forest Service officials confirmed plans to push forward on the publication of the environmental analysis.
Cochise County officials ordered to pay legal fees
The ruling stems from the case filed against the Board of Supervisors for not certifying the 2022 election on time.
Tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water
The $233 million pact with the Gila River Indian Community, announced in Phoenix, was hailed as an example of the kind of cooperation needed to rescue the river.
AG asks for injunction in Cochise elections case
If granted it would stop the County Recorder from running elections.
The Buzz: Why a 32-year-old federal law has failed to bring Native American remains home
A federal law was supposed to ensure returns of most remains by 1995. So why are thousands of Arizona tribal remains still not back with their people?
Arizona Supreme Court rejects bid to reschedule execution
Lawyers for Gov. Hobbs have said the state lacks staff with the expertise to carry out an execution
Hundreds of millions of dollars headed to the West for water and drought relief
The federal dollars are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices
The governor’s office said state agencies have 30 days to be in compliance.
Opioid mitigation efforts underway in Pima County
One Arizona settlement funds immediate purchase of Narcan, eligible for new settlement funds.
