The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.

New Arizona Corporation Commission sworn in, leadership roles announced

Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson nominated as Chairman.

Ruben Gallego becomes first Latino U.S. Senator from Arizona

Gallego will serve on the Banking, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Energy and Natural Resources committees.

Arizona electors cast votes for Trump and Vance

State electors cast votes in their respective states across the county on Dec. 17.

AZ voters show high bipartisan election confidence

71% of Democrats are confident the election was fair, despite significant losses.

Trump taps Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

She has never acknowledged her defeat in the 2022 gubernatorial race and lost her Senate race last month by an even larger margin.

Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount

Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.
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