Maricopa County bans insider betting by employees
Maricopa County Board adopted a resolution prohibiting county employees from insider trading in prediction marketplaces.
What I learned from touring Maricopa County’s election center
Early voting has begun across Arizona, and with the arrival of ballots comes questions about how our elections work and the safeguards in place. I recently toured the Maricopa County […]
As data centers grow, Arizona families pay the price
My father called me from work, complaining of a pounding headache and a sharp pain in his right arm. As a construction worker, he was helping build a data center […]
Arizona governor signs bill to end several criminal court fees
Key Points:Â Bill ends court fees for trials, appeals and public defense Proponents say court costs create unequal justice system Counties warn revenue loss from bill could strain budgets Criminal […]
HB 2917 would put Arizona public safety at risk
As one of 15 county attorneys elected in Arizona, I witness daily how hard law enforcement works across our state. In rural Graham County, the limited size of our departments […]
Arizona can take another step toward more affordable homes
Arizona’s housing affordability woes continue to challenge residents struggling to purchase a first home or cover their rent. Over the past seven years, the monthly cost of owning a home […]
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 […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
Election integrity: Review flags 28 of Arizona’s 2024 election ballots for possible fraud
Key Points: Arizona’s 2024 presidential election review finds minimal fraud Only 28 of 3.6 million ballots cast were possibly fraudulent Maricopa County Recorder refers 207 non-citizen voting cases for investigation […]
Arizona has what it needs for its AI future
Arizona is on the brink of becoming a major hub for artificial intelligence in the U.S. The Grand Canyon state’s rise in prominence as a center for technological innovation coincides […]
Maricopa County Board to decide replacement for Republican Rep. Joe Chaplik
Key Points: Legislative District 3 Republican precinct committeemen nominated three to potentially replace former state Rep. Joe Chaplik. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide among the nominees All […]
Federal probe examines debunked 2020 Arizona election audit
Key Points: Federal grand jury subpoenas records from 2020 Arizona election audit Senate President Warren Petersen complies with federal subpoena for audit records Attorney General Kris Mayes calls the grand […]


















