Mayes, Petersen clash over Trump, ICE in attorney general’s debate
Mayes, the current attorney general, and Petersen, weighed in on the Trump administration, ICE and other issues Wednesday night.
Arizona AG sues over kratom, kava in ‘feel free’ drink
The lawsuit alleges that Botanic Tonics, which sells the product known as “feel free” at convenience stores, is deceptively marketing its product and concealing its potential health risks.
Kris Mayes’ call for a data center moratorium is wrong and anti-American
Kris Mayes wants to be many things. The governor. The center of attention. A policymaker. But she is none of those. As Attorney General, her role is limited. She was elected to enforce the law, not make it.
Mayes won’t charge Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations, but urges reforms
AG Kris Mayes will not bring criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs in connection with an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving a state contractor.
Mayes expects ‘pay-to-play’ investigation to wrap before election
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday she's looking forward to the end of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ two-year-long investigation into t whether she was involved in a "pay-to-play'' scheme.
Mayes taking wait-and-see approach to Prop 314 lawsuits
AG Kris Mayes won’t say if she'll defend a law allowing state and local police to arrest people entering Arizona illegally between ports of entry.
Arizona ICE warehouse conversion halted over environmental impact study
Key Points: Federal officials delay converting Surprise warehouse to detention facility Environmental assessment will be conducted to determine suitability of facility Federal officials will conduct “ordinary maintenance” on the warehouse […]
Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement
Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds […]
Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill
Key Points: LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution Attorney general stands behind death penalty, […]
Mayes joins ACLU challenge to Arizona law limiting abortion providers
Key Points: Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sides with ACLU challenging Arizona abortion laws Mayes asks court to declare restrictions on abortion services unconstitutional Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding […]
Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]
Mayes backs Pima County measure limiting ICE access to county resources
Key Points: Pima County resolution does not violate state or federal law, Attorney General Kris Mayes concludes State law does not mandate local governments to do more than what federal […]


















