Arizona's governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
Previous GOP governors Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer were responsible for selecting the other six justices.
Hobbs announces $60.3 million to strengthen Arizona’s water security
Funding targets conservation, clean water and rural water systems.
Federal court dismisses lawsuit challenging Grand Canyon National Monument
Court dismisses lawsuit from state legislative republicans challenging former president Joe Biden's Grand Canyon National Monument designation, ruling lawmakers lacked standing.
Tax season opens with expanded Direct File tool in Arizona
An expansion of options in the tool now allows more Arizona residents to use it.
The Buzz: How Trump’s immigration policies affect Southern Arizona
Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul ignites legal battles, international tension, and questions of constitutional limits.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction outlines 2025 education priorities
Tom Horne discussed school safety, critical race theory, school funding and teacher retention during his State of Education speech.
AZ unemployment rate goes up, but remains under national number
Joblessness ticked up, but is still under where it was at this time a year ago.
Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal
A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.
Congressman Andy Biggs considers run for Governor in 2026
Biggs has represented metro Phoenix in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017.
Arizona and nearly two dozen other states sue Trump over birthright citizenship
The suit claims the executive order violates the 14th Amendment
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations
Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Arizona’s ‘Ag to Urban’ Initiative tackling water shortages and sustainable growth
ADWR’s new program looks to transition water intensive agriculture to low-water-use urban developments amid Colorado River shortages.
Arizona lawmakers push to limit mail ballot drop-off times
The bill seeks to speed up election results but raises concerns about accessibility and safety.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly seeks commitment from EPA nominee to address legacy mines and PFAS issues in Arizona
Lee Zeldin agrees to support Kelly’s initiatives.
