Judge: state’s care of inmates is inadequate
The care provided by the state at prison is "plainly grossly inadequate'' and state officials are acting "with deliberate indifference'' to the substantial risk of harm to inmates, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Legal status of abortions remains unresolved
The question of whether some or all abortions are currently legal in Arizona and for how long - remains unresolved as the issue goes to judges here.
Grand Canyon won’t seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
A bison herd that lives almost exclusively in the northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park won't be targeted for lethal removal there this fall.
AZ lawmakers subpoenaed regarding Jan. 6 riot
At least two Arizona lawmakers say they were subpoenaed by the FBI for communications regarding the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Prisoners gain work experience, help prevent wildfires
The Healthy Forest Initiative is being touted as a win-win that helps to restore Arizona's forests, prevent wildfires and give prisoners a second chance at life.
Salmon drops out of GOP governor’s primary
Former congressman Matt Salmon is out of the race for the governor’s office, leaving onetime Fox 10 anchor Kari Lake and prominent developer Karrin Taylor Robson to fight for the GOP nomination in primary elections set for Aug. 2.
Groups can fight law eliminating permanent early voting list
Voting rights groups can contest a 2021 state law that eliminates the state's permanent early voting list.
Roe protest disrupts last hours of 2022 Arizona Legislature
Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-abortion demonstrators from outside the Arizona Capitol Friday night, forcing lawmakers to huddle briefly in a basement inside the building as they rushed to... […]
SRP, partners clearing forests to prevent wildfires
The Salt River Project is funding a new healthy fuels initiative north of Payson to prevent catastrophic wildfires and build water resiliency amidst the worst drought in state history.
Lawmakers aim to lure Hollywood to state with tax credits
State lawmakers have agreed to use the lure of millions of dollars in tax credits in hopes of bringing Hollywood to Arizona.
GOP candidate sues Republican Party, chairwoman
Longshot Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Neely is suing the Republican Party of Arizona, Chairwoman Kelli Ward and unnamed party officials, alleging he was unlawfully excluded from party debates and events.
Lawmakers support revamping water agency amid drought
Lawmakers appear eager to deliver something that resembles Gov. Doug Ducey’s vision to spend $1 billion on water projects but they are rejecting his proposal for a new agency.