Politics
Arizonans who got the state's family rebate last year had better pay federal taxes on it when they file their returns next week. But they might ultimately get it back.
April 9, 2024
Two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation — Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar — have been subpoenaed in connection with the investigation into the efforts among some Republicans to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
April 9, 2024
Demand continues to outstrip the supply of home health workers as America ages. An industry official says it can't continue without recruiting more migrants.
April 9, 2024
Abortions will soon be outlawed in Arizona except in cases where a pregnant person’s life is at risk. The state Supreme Court has ruled Arizona should follow a restrictive abortion law dating back to the 1860s.
→ Dems and some GOP call for repeal of near-total abortion ban
→ Dems and some GOP call for repeal of near-total abortion ban
April 9, 2024
Sen. Ken Bennett (R-Prescott), chair of the Senate Education Committee, says he expects everyone will eventually agree on something closer to 6.9% draw on the state land trust to increase teacher pay.
April 9, 2024
The Second Gentleman of the United States told campaign volunteers in Phoenix that he thinks President Joe Biden will again carry Arizona in the 2024 Presidential election.
April 8, 2024
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a controversial measure Monday that would have expand the scope of the state's "defense of premises" law.
April 8, 2024
A push for the law came from the National Motorist Association, a driver advocacy group. It also supports ideas such as raising the blood-alcohol content limit for driving to 0.12 instead of 0.08.
→ More Arizona transportation news
→ More Arizona transportation news
April 8, 2024
Tucson’s city council will consider whether to join cities across the country in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
April 8, 2024
Abortion is currently allowed up to 15 weeks of gestation in the state, based on a law passed in 2022. The justices are considering whether the state should continue following the 15-week law, or if it should enforce a near-total abortion ban dating to the 1860s.
April 8, 2024
Arizona congressman David Schweikert recently introduced a bill to expedite the development of treatments against certain substance-use disorders.
April 8, 2024
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to appoint a new council member on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created when Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari resigned last month to run for Congress.
April 8, 2024
Latinos are projected to account for 14.7%, or 36.2 million, of all eligible voter. This has led to a surge of disinformation ahead of the November election.
April 8, 2024
As the war in Gaza continues, Israeli military forces are facing condemnation over a recent Israeli drone strike which killed seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen. Following that attack, the government of Israel announced it would open some more corridors to bring aid into Gaza.
April 8, 2024
Beginning this week, the Arizona Legislature will cut its floor sessions to one day per week. Republican State Senate President Warren Petersen said the move is so leaders can finalize a budget without keeping other members in the chambers.
April 8, 2024
Seven suspects are awaiting trial on charges they beat 16 year-old Preston Lord to death at a Halloween Party in Queen Creek last year, and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is speaking out against rising youth violence in the state and also nationally.
April 8, 2024
Arizona’s minimum wage is currently $14.35. State law allows businesses to pay tipped workers $3 less than that, with the expectation that tips will make up the difference. Two initiatives headed toward the November ballot aim to either strike that rule, or strengthen it.
April 6, 2024
Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed a new member to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission, marking the first appointment to the commission in seven years.
April 5, 2024
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wants a judge to award over $36,000 in sanctions against former Republican Attorney General candidate Abe Hamadeh for filing a failed lawsuit challenging the results of the 2022 election.
April 5, 2024
A Navajo state senator is calling on public schools in Arizona to give Indigenous students and staff time off to observe next week’s solar eclipse.
April 5, 2024
