Politics and Government

Sierra Vista swears in new mayor

Jan 13, 2023 A new Mayor Pro Tem was also sworn in.

The Buzz speaks with two newly-elected officials: Juan Ciscomani and Katie Hobbs

Jan 13, 2023 Both have been on the jobs for several days, but have been confronted by the politics of their new positions.

Recall petitions circulating for Cochise County supervisor

Jan 12, 2023 In order to trigger a recall, The Committee to Recall Tom Crosby has 120 days to gather 4,865 signatures.

City Council asks Attorney General Mayes to reconsider housing ordinance

Jan 11, 2023 The previous attorney general ruled that the city was found in violation of state law.

Adelita Grijalva elected as first Latina Chair for Pima County Board of Supervisors

Jan 11, 2023 Prior, Grijalva served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board for 20 years.

Cochise Supervisors try to change leadership

Jan 11, 2023 Family concerns kept the change from going through.

Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president

Jan 11, 2023 Nygren beat out incumbent President Jonathan Nez in the tribe's general election by about 3,500 votes.

Judge outlines fixes to poor health care in Arizona prisons

Jan 10, 2023 Judge Roslyn Silver outlined the changes she plans to impose on the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to remedy its constitutional violations of prisoners’ rights.

Arizona schools plan major budget cuts, if spending limit is not lifted

Jan 10, 2023 The state has until March 1, 2023 to override the spending cap.

Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

Jan 9, 2023 Several Republican lawmakers walked out as Hobbs pledged to promote abortion rights, foreshadowing the contentious fights that confront the new governor in her dealings with the Legislature.

Cochise County to hold special election for jail funding

Jan 9, 2023 The May election will be proceeded by informational meetings.

Arizona judge delays trial in fight over education funding

Jan 7, 2023 A judge granted a request for a delay by the state’s incoming attorney general.

Arizona's shipping container wall on border is coming down

Jan 6, 2023 Workers continue to dismantle the container wall in Cochise County.

The Buzz: A look at Arizona's new government

Jan 6, 2023 The Inauguration of November's winners comes as the legislative session nears.

Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona

Jan 6, 2023 President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday giving leasing authority to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, whose reservation tracks its namesake on the Arizona-California border.

Force behind Arizona's 'show me your papers' law dead at 75

Jan 5, 2023 Russell Pearce's family said on social media that he died Thursday at his home in Mesa, Arizona, after falling ill.

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