Arizona Government News

Marana Mayor Ed Honea dies at 77

Nov 22, 2024 He served Marana government for nearly four decades.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Nov 22, 2024 Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.

Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

Nov 22, 2024 US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.

Which races did Arizonans skip on their ballot?

Nov 20, 2024 Undervote varied from about one percent to nearly a quarter, depending on the race.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

Nov 20, 2024 The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.

Tucson weighs renaming Christopher Columbus Park amid push to honor Tohono O’odham leader

Nov 20, 2024 The public comment period closes on November 25th.

Pima County acts to prevent financial mismanagement following scandal involving former Santa Cruz County treasurer

Nov 19, 2024 The county is implementing safeguards to protect against financial issues, such as the $40 million embezzlement case against Elizabeth Gutfahr.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Nov 19, 2024 Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.

Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump

Nov 18, 2024 Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.

Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

Nov 16, 2024 Up to $103,500 in reward money from state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and private individuals, had been pledged for information “that leads to successful prosecution in the case.”

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

Nov 15, 2024 The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

Republicans take lead in Cochise County Board of Supervisors races

Nov 14, 2024 However, nearly 15,000 ballots still need to be tabulated.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

Nov 14, 2024 The district runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

Nov 13, 2024 A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Nov 12, 2024 Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

Nov 10, 2024 The decision came Sunday after voter rights groups complained of delays in vote counting and in notifying voters about signature problems.

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