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An election worker verifies a ballot on a screen inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. On Friday, Dec. 2, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Arizona’s Maricopa County announced that more than 540,000 voters visited voting centers on Election Day and that only 248,000 Election Day ballots were counted. Therefore, the county “lost” some 292,000 votes.

Voting Rights Groups, Republicans Review Draft of New Elections Procedure Manual

Aug 17, 2023 The reviews are mixed
Lake Mead and the rest of the Colorado River system are shrinking rapidly. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has called for new conservation measures, asking states to conserve a tremendously large amount of water, and giving them a 60-day timeline to formulate a plan for those reductions.

Western states will not lose as much Colorado River water in 2024, despite long-term challenges

Aug 15, 2023 Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.
White "bathtub rings" show dropping levels on Lake Mead. The reservoir's stores have been dipping steadily, setting records for new all-time lows.

Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect

Aug 15, 2023 The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.
A local advocacy, No Jail Deaths, held a press conference ahead of Thursday's Blue-Ribbon Commission meeting to call for the end to a new jail on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at the Pima County Historic Courthouse.

"Profits over people:" protest ends Pima County meeting about new jail

Aug 10, 2023 The meeting lasted about four minutes.
People with the group No Labels hold signs during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 18, 2011.

Arizona Democrats lose lawsuit looking to block No Labels Party

Aug 10, 2023 No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket” for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees.”
Members from the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, and members from the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, hosted a hearing Tuesday at Cochise College relating to the Biden Administration's approach to mitigating illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-Arizona) (right) attended the meeting. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) (second from the left) talks about his perspective on the matter. August 8, 2023.

Border is an “Existential Crisis” to House Republicans

Aug 9, 2023 Five Congressional Republicans condemned President Biden’s border policy at a subcommittee hearing Tuesday afternoon in Cochise County.

Abortion rights advocates push for 2024 ballot initiative in Arizona

Aug 8, 2023 If proponents collect enough signatures, Arizona will become the latest state to put the question of reproductive rights directly to voters.
President Biden signed an Executive Order designating a new Grand Canyon National Monument. August 8, 2023

Biden creates new national monument near Grand Canyon

Aug 8, 2023 Tribes in Arizona have been pushing the president to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to create the new national monument.
A view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, next to the Kolb Studio, September 2018.

Tribes hope Biden's Arizona visit means long-sought Grand Canyon monument

Aug 7, 2023 Representatives of various northern Arizona tribes have been invited to attend the president's remarks.
President Joe Biden tours the building site for a new computer chip plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Phoenix.

Taiwanese microchip company agrees to more oversight of its Arizona plant construction

Aug 5, 2023 The governor said construction safety standards should match the quality of the highly publicized project that has been the source of much pride.

Texas man who threatened poll workers and Arizona officials is sentenced to 3 1/2 years

Aug 5, 2023 Prosecutors say court documents showed that Goltz threatened several people — including a lawyer with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and a Maricopa County elections official — on far-right social media platforms.

The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone

Aug 4, 2023 We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.
An A-10 makes a pass over the runway at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. July 2021.

Air Force wants Davis-Monthan AFB to house new unit

Aug 2, 2023 The new wing will replace the retiring A-10s.

Mojave County rejects proposal to hand-count ballots in 2024 elections

Aug 2, 2023 Prior to the vote, Mohave County Elections Director Allen Tempert told the board that hand counting ballots for upcoming elections would require hiring more than 245 new workers.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked Cochise County residents to share their thoughts on the Kroger and Albertsons merger agreement at the Ethel Berger Center. July 26, 2023.

Arizona Attorney General warns Cochise County Board of Supervisors of additional open meeting law complaints

Aug 2, 2023 The head attorney for the state has said that she continues to recieve complaints about potential violations
Over 100 UA students gathered on the UA Mall to counter-protest the anti-abortion group, the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform's demonstration "Genocide Awareness Project," that depicted graphic images on Thursday, April 13.

Survey: Young Arizona voters more engaged, informed than earlier generations

Jul 31, 2023 51% of those voters spent time researching a candidate or issue before casting a ballot and that they tend to be more politically active online than in person.

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