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State leaders issue bipartisan call to action on Colorado River negotiations
Key Points: The seven Colorado River states did not reach a deal before a federally-imposed Nov. 11 deadline The U.S. Department of the Interior has pledged to intervene Gov. Katie […]
‘We didn’t ask for this’: Maricopa Board of Supervisors sides with Wittmann residents on proposed multi-billion dollar BNSF facility
Key Points: BNSF Railway’s $3.2 billion project threatens Wittmann residents’ way of life Residents oppose 4,320-acre rail facility, citing noise and environmental concerns Residents fear exposure to particulates and toxins […]
Trump issues pardons to allies in election fraud scheme
Key Points: President Trump issues federal pardons to 18 people connected to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss The pardons do not affect the 18 people indicted on […]
Legal battle over SNAP benefits puts Arizona in a bind
Key Points:Â Arizona may owe federal government money over food stamp benefits loaded to debit cards during government shutdown Trump administration sought to keep states from fully paying SNAP benefits […]
Kathryn Ptak: Mission-driven director of the Department of Child Safety
Kathryn Ptak spent most of her career working in child welfare before becoming director of the Department of Child Safety earlier this year. She says her personal connection to the […]
Why Phoenix residents are clashing over this new housing ordinance
Key Points: Major cities in Arizona must adopt middle housing ordinances by Jan. 1, 2026 Law requires single-family residential lots near downtown areas to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes Phoenix […]
Abortion providers seek to overturn restrictive Arizona laws
Key Points: Physicians challenge state abortion laws in court under new constitutional right Testimony highlights burden of waiting periods, counseling and telemedicine ban Legislative leaders defend statutory scheme, claim it […]
Scottsdale City Council delays decision to join Axon HQ lawsuit
Key Points: Scottsdale City Council delays decision on Axon zoning lawsuit Controversial law allows Axon to build headquarters with 1,900 apartments in city Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky seeks a careful […]
Hobbs makes the case for reelection
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off her reelection campaign with a weekend of rallies Hobbs will face the winner of a three-way Republican primary set for next August The […]
Court rejects bid for legislative immunity from Mohave County Supervisor
Key Points: Court of Appeals rejects bid to bar attorney general from subjecting Ron Gould to “intimidation” Court ruled that Gould’s claim of intidimidation is speculative Attorney general’s letter did […]
Turning Point Action finds victory in Mesa recall
Key Points: Julie Spilsbury, a councilwoman in Mesa, was recalled on Nov. 4 Her recall is in large part due to her support of Kamala Harris, despite Spilsbury being Republican […]
Arizona seeks to streamline execution process
Key Points: Attorney General seeks set execution briefing schedule to prevent drug expiration Defense counsel warns shorter timelines could harm capital defendants’ rights Arizona Supreme Court plans to review new […]
