Politics and Government

Arizona legalizes clean needle exchange sites

May 27, 2021 People who inject drugs can exchange their used needles for clean ones at the sites. Clean, sharp needles reduced the risk of illnesses like HIV.

Key firm drops out of Arizona GOP's 2020 election Audit

May 26, 2021 Wake Technology Solutions Inc. was leading the hand-recount part of the audit but decided not to renew its contract

It's not just Arizona: Push to review 2020 ballots spreads

May 25, 2021 People who believe debunked election conspiracy theories are pushing for audits of ballots in an increasing number of state

Arizona audit of 2020 election resumes after weeklong hiatus

May 24, 2021 The recount is taking far longer than expected, and counters had to vacate the facility for high school graduations

Daniel Hernandez running for Congress

May 20, 2021 The Tucson state lawmaker is the third Democratic legislator in the race.

Arizona election chief: GOP-audited machines must be dropped

May 20, 2021 Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says Maricopa County lost control of the machines after they were handed over and doesn’t know what was done to them.

Watchdog group sues for Arizona election audit records

May 19, 2021 Group seeks a variety of records including communications with the state Senate and the audit's budget and funders

Arizona auditors backtrack, say no election data destroyed

May 19, 2021 Announcement reverses earlier allegations that election officials eliminated evidence.

Senate gets election audit update

May 18, 2021 Maricopa County declined to participate in the meeting.

Robson runs for governor

May 18, 2021 The Arizona Board of Regents member is the second Republican to enter the race.

AZ Senate passes sex ed bill, again

May 17, 2021 A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Ducey last month.

Republican-led Maricopa County Board fights back against election audit and claims of voter fraud

May 17, 2021 Board of Supervisors cal on fellow members of the GOP and business leaders to speak out against the partisan audit

Yee announces run for Governor

May 17, 2021 The current state treasurer is the first Republican in the race.

Republican Arizona election official calls Trump accusation "unhinged"

May 16, 2021 Maricopa County Recorder calls for an end to the falsehoods about how the AZ election was run

Conservative group boasts of secret role in voting laws, including in Arizona

May 14, 2021 The claims are made in a video presentation by Heritage Action

Navajo Nation opposes new law for unsigned mail-in ballots

May 13, 2021 Due to the rural nature of the Navajo Nation, it argues voters need more time after an election to correct ballot issues.

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