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Six cities, one county have plans to use state funds to help homeless
Six Arizona cities and one county that have immediate plans to house the homeless are going to be dividing up $20 million in state funds.
Fontes asks judge to toss Dems’ bid to try to keep potential competitors off ballot
The state's top election official is asking a judge to toss a bid by his own political party to keep potential competitors off the 2024 ballot.
Arizona Supreme Court will allow early voting to continue despite GOP challenge
Arizonans will be able to continue to vote early despite efforts by the Arizona Republican Party to have the practice declared illegal.
Hobbs pledges new effort to get lawmakers to curb vouchers’ growth
Gov. Katie Hobbs promised a new effort Thursday to get state lawmakers to curb the growth of universal vouchers.
Court paves way for expunging records for those selling small amounts of marijuana
The state Court of Appeals has opened the door for people convicted of selling small amounts of marijuana in Arizona to now qualify to have their records expunged.
Mayes sues several major companies for producing, selling ‘forever chemicals’
Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing several major companies for producing and selling "forever chemicals'' that they knew or should have known are hazardous.
Election denier Finchem penalized $40K, Lake off the hook
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Melissa Julian ordered Finchem to pay $40,565 in legal fees and costs to Adrian Fontes, the Democrat who defeated him in the November election.
Hobbs vetoes bill that would have banned photo radar
Gov. Katie Hobbs on May 26 quashed the latest attempt by state lawmakers to snuff out the technology that allows communities to use cameras to catch those who are ignoring posted speed limits or who proceed into intersections even after the light turns red.
Former US swimming star, Horne voice concerns about transgender sports participation
A former University of Arizona swimming star said Wednesday anyone born male should not be able to compete in girls' sports, no matter what the age.
Lake says she will appeal judge’s ruling confirming she lost election
Kari Lake said Tuesday she will appeal Monday's ruling confirming the election of Katie Hobbs as governor, brushing aside the fact that the judge said her key evidence in seeking to overturn the result was legally irrelevant.
Hobbs vetoes controversial student pronouns bill, other legislation
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have barred teachers from referring to students by their preferred pronoun or name, calling it just another piece of "harmful legislation directed at transgender youth.'' And the governor said similar measures will meet the same fate.
Hobbs rejects 2 GOP election bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed two measures which directly relate to the issues now being raised as her election is being challenged.
