Ethics complaint filed against senator for sharing ICE location online
Key Points: Sen. Jake Hoffman seeks to eject Sen. Analise Ortiz from Senate over an immigration enforcement post Hoffman files ethics complaint, alleging disorderly behavior and violation of public trust […]
Senate president Petersen calls for investigation after Sen. Ortiz’s ICE alert
Key Points: Sen. Analise Ortiz faces social media backlash for posting the location of ICE agents Senate President Warren Petersen referred the issue to the U.S. Attorney for the District […]
Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and multiple tribes that use Colorado River water and hydropower to meet an August 2026 […]
100-year assured water supply important to Coolidge
If you don’t know what a 100-year Assured Water Supply is, you should be paying more attention. No new subdivisions can be approved in Coolidge without first proving that water […]
Republicans take slim leads in key races, look to keep control of Legislature
This election cycle saw both parties focusing heavily on trying to add seats to their caucuses in both chambers of the Legislature and some races could be headed toward recounts […]
Phoenix City Council takes steps to increase traffic safety
As a 32-year personal injury attorney and safety advocate in Phoenix, I’ve seen far too many preventable tragedies on our city’s roads. That’s why I applaud last week’s unanimous decision […]
Incumbent Marsh loses lead in narrow LD4 Senate race
A Republican school board member in Scottsdale running for state Senate in Legislative District 4 has taken the lead over a Democrat incumbent. Carine Werner, who currently serves on the […]
Maricopa County says it’s prepared for safe election, with fences and tighter security
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. Concrete barriers sit along the sidewalks […]
Supreme Court refuses to keep Gallego divorce records sealed
Ruben and Kate Gallego can’t shield their divorce records from the public. In a ruling late Wednesday, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected a bid by the couple to delay an […]
Arizona organizations look to help Indigenous communities with voting obstacles ahead of November
The Indian Citizenship Act was signed into law in June 1924, granting Indigenous people born in the United States citizenship and the right to vote. Although this was 100 years […]
Education advocates clash in pivotal state Senate race
Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, is facing her first election for the Legislative District 2 Senate seat since being appointed in 2022. Her opponent, Rep. Judy Schwiebert, D-Phoenix, said she was […]
US Senate candidate fights to keep divorce documents sealed
Ruben Gallego is asking the state Court of Appeals to keep a legal lid on his 2016 divorce papers from ex-wife and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Documents filed with the […]