Arizona Government News

Federal official visits Arizona border to talk about advances in fentanyl interdiction

Jun 30, 2023 White House official visits U.S.-Mexico border to emphasize enhanced technology and strategies to curb fentanyl smuggling as part of strategy to tackle opioid overdose crisis.

Sierra Vista debuts new Veterans Memorial Park Sports Complex

Jun 29, 2023 The budget for the project is around $26 million

Pinal County Elections Director quits

Jun 28, 2023 She said she wasn't protected from political attacks.

Pima County puts new anti-fraud system in place

Jun 28, 2023 The state is following Pima County's lead.

Hobbs signs executive orders protecting and expanding access for LGBTQ+ Arizonans

Jun 27, 2023 The two executive orders will bar state resources from being used to support conversion therapy and protect access to gender-affirming care for state employees.

Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 curfews saddled hundreds with citations, netted no money for police, news investigation finds

Jun 25, 2023 he curfew was among the most stringent measures any U.S. tribal or non-tribal government enacted to check the spread of the virus.

Arizona’s defunct border wall leaves trail of runaway costs, error-filled invoices and questions about state’s oversight

Jun 24, 2023 In its wake, the wall left scars across the southern landscape and cost Arizona taxpayers nearly $200 million.

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Jun 23, 2023 Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.

County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes

Jun 23, 2023 Board funds 203 new and renovated units

Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed

Jun 22, 2023 Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.

Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case

Jun 22, 2023 Colorado had argued that siding with the Navajo Nation would undermine existing agreements and disrupt the management of the river.

Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency

Jun 22, 2023 The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.

Cochise Supervisors look at broadband internet coverage

Jun 22, 2023 The majority of the county's rural areas are under-served or unserved.

Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county

Jun 20, 2023 The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.

Civil discourse group sets out priorities for U.S. lawmakers

Jun 20, 2023 The University of Arizona based group said bipartisan lawmakers can get things accomplished.

Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale

Jun 19, 2023 The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.

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