Hobbs takes action that’s expected to lead to increased childcare subsidies
Calling it a matter of economic development, Gov. Katie Hobbs took the first steps Wednesday in what is expected to be a move to increase childcare subsidies in Arizona.
Toma probably won’t offer bill to revamp ESA program
The Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives indicated Nov. 14 that he doesn't plan to write any legislation with the goal of overhauling the state’s growing Empowerment Scholarship Account program after he chaired a House panel tasked with oversight into the program.
Ex-comptroller sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from Arizona tribe
A former comptroller has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $670,000 from a tribal organization, federal authorities said Tuesday.
Judge questions arguments by Trump’s attorney that Castro is ‘frivolous’ presidential candidate
A federal judge is questioning arguments by the lawyer for Donald Trump that he can declare that John Castro is a "frivolous'' candidate for president and therefore has no legal right to try to block the bid by the former president to try to get elected again.
Former Arizona Corrections director pleads no contest in armed standoff with officers at his home
Former Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan pleaded no contest Tuesday to disorderly conduct stemming from an encounter in which police say he fired a gun inside his Tempe home in early 2022 and pointed a firearm at two officers during a three-hour standoff.
End of an era: Ray Anderson resigns as athletic director of ASU
Just two days ago, Ray Anderson stood on the sidelines of the Rose Bowl as Arizona State football players celebrated an upset of UCLA. The chants from visiting ASU fans, however, had nothing to do with the victory. “Ray, you suck! Ray, you suck!” The words were apparently a harbinger. On Monday, Anderson announced his resignation as vice president of university athletics, effective immediately[...]
Illegal border crossings into the US drop in October after a 3-month streak of increases
Illegal border crossings from Mexico fell 14% in October from a month earlier, U.S. authorities said Tuesday, ending a three-month streak of big increases.
Senate, House Republicans pitch plan to renew Proposition 123 and use millions for teacher pay
Senate and House Republicans announced a plan to renew Proposition 123 via voter referendum and allocate the $300 million or so from the land trust endowment solely to teacher pay.
Hobbs says UA should not balance budget shortfall by cutting financial aid
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she doesn't believe the University of Arizona should be balancing its newly disclosed budget shortfall by cutting financial aid.
Biden’s movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
The Biden administration's plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a "movable" design that frustrates environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement.
Army Special Operations Command mourns 5 US troops killed in helicopter crash
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command identified the five Army aviation special operations forces, including one from Arizona, killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend, calling each a "national treasure" whose loss cut deeply.
Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross engaging new generation of law students
A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor Swift, as is also happening at Arizona State University.