Appeals court limits what homebuilding constitutes a ‘nuisance’
Just because a new home might look into a neighbor’s backyard or block a scenic view doesn’t mean it violates state law, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled.
Bipartisan revolt against Flock cameras spreads across the states
Governors, attorney generals, state lawmakers and candidates for office are joining the growing, bipartisan tempest over Flock cameras.
Meta settlement won’t stop legislative push
State lawmakers and youth advocates are calling for further social media regulations after the blockbuster, multi-billion-dollar settlement announced this week between state attorneys general and Meta.
Arizona’s poet laureate takes storytelling beyond the page
Arizona appointed a poet laureate, Laura Tohe, after an eight-year vacancy. She aims to expand literary access across rural, tribal communities.
Trump sues Arizona over Dreamers’ in-state tuition
In legal papers filed in federal court, the Department of Justice says the policy, approved by Arizona voters in 2022, violates a 1998 federal law.
Arizona removing bonus points from school grades, with drops expected
A significant number of Arizona schools could see their accountability grades dropped a peg next year following changes to the state's scoring formula.
Arizona to receive $223M from Meta settlement
Arizona will receive about $223 million over the next decade from Instagram's owner following a $17.1 billion settlement between the media giant and the states.
Even with measures struck down, ESAs loom over election
Voters won’t get to change Arizona’s ESA program after two propositions failed ballot qualification, but other statewide races could still shape its future.
Arizona lawmakers eye Flock camera rules in 2027
A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers is expected to take aim at Flock cameras next year as public backlash against automatic license plate readers continues to grow.
Childcare providers struggle to get insured
State leaders have made it easier over the past decade for people who were sexually abused as children to seek cash compensation for crimes committed many years ago.
Giles pick gets better marks than Kerr in lieutenant governor poll
A new survey suggests Gov. Katie Hobbs’ running mate selection is having a more positive impact than the one made by Congressman Andy Biggs.
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot order impacts little, Arizona officials say
Arizona state officials said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday to remove a procedural hurdle to President Donald Trump’s new mail-in voting rules changes nothing, even though it comes weeks before ballots are to be sent to voters.

















