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Aug 4, 2020

Attorneys argue to court over criminal justice ballot measure

An attorney representing the criminal justice reform initiative warned Tuesday that if the measure is barred from appearing on the ballot it would effectively place a “significant burden” on the... […]

Aug 3, 2020

Arizona voters will find COVID-19 precautions at polls

Voters going to the polls Tuesday for Arizona’s primaries will find larger venues to allow for social distancing and poll workers wearing masks as the tradition of casting a ballot... […]

Aug 3, 2020

Q&A with Lisa Graham Keegan

Education is the hottest topic in the state right now as Gov. Doug Ducey, Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and the state health department come up with the fully fleshed out plan... […]

Jul 31, 2020

Virus test demand drops after initial blitz

Gov. Doug Ducey has been coming up short on his promises to increase testing for COVID-19 statewide, and his “Project Catapult,” a plan to ramp up testing to 35,000 results per day before August, has failed to take flight.

Jul 31, 2020

Man convicted of murder wins claim of prosecutorial misconduct

A man convicted of the 2008 murder of a 62-year-old disabled Tucson woman may get the chance for a new trial. In a ruling Friday, the Arizona Supreme Court said... […]

Jul 31, 2020

Court rules utility regulators can take over private company

The Arizona Corporation Commission has the legal right to seize managerial control of utilities that pose a risk to public health and safety, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. In... […]

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Jul 31, 2020

Ducey looks to Congress to fill loss of unemployment funds

Gov. Doug Ducey said the state won't make up the money that Arizona unemployed will lose when the $600 a week in extra federal benefits dries up this coming week.

Jul 31, 2020

Former health director says in court Ducey wrong to close gyms

The former state health director says Gov. Doug Ducey is "scientifically wrong'' in lumping gyms and fitness centers with bars as places that cannot be safely operated during the pandemic.

Jul 31, 2020

Hoffman: Plan to reopen schools complicated, confusing

The plan to return children to the classroom is complicated, difficult to explain and may be leaving the public confused, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman conceded.

Jul 30, 2020

Some Republicans fear Rogers primary victory will bring defeat

Northern Arizona’s sprawling Legislative District 6 has long been considered one of the most crucial districts as Republicans fight to maintain control of the state Senate. But Republicans in the district and in Phoenix fear that the general election could be decided as early as August 4.

Jul 30, 2020

Politicians weigh in on ballot measures

If you get your advice from Gov. Doug Ducey you're going to want to vote against at least three of the four measures expected to be on the November ballot.

Jul 29, 2020

Judge to decide whether tax on rich initiative used deceptive language

Business interests trying to quash a vote on higher taxes on the rich sought to convince a judge Wednesday that extent and breadth of the proposed new levy is being purposely understated and misleading.

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