Outrage in Scottsdale – senator’s insult sparks recall campaign
Key Points: Sen. Carine Werner said she apologized for her disparaging remarks about a Scottsdale Unified School District employee The employee, Patti Bilbrey, said Werner never directly apologized for making […]
1,500 demand resignation of Sen. Werner after offensive remarks
Key Points: 1,500 demand Sen. Carine Werner’s resignation from school board Werner made disparaging comments about the weight of a district staffer Werner has also supported book bans by LGBTQ […]
AHCCCS and DHS directors resign
The directors of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Department of Health Services resigned Thursday “after it became clear to the Governor’s Office that the Senate […]
Sen. Eva Burch of Mesa has resigned, citing concerns over pay and productivity
Sen. Eva Burch, D-Mesa, has resigned from the Arizona Senate, citing concerns about legislator pay and accomplishing her goals as a member of the minority party. Burch represented Legislative District […]
High turnover new trend at Arizona Legislature
Since the 2022 election, 10% of Arizona’s lawmakers have vacated the seats they were elected to. Â
Pinal County elections director quits, says she wasn’t protected
The elections director of Pinal County has resigned after less than a year in the job, saying county supervisors had tried to politicize elections in the small jurisdiction east of Phoenix.
Hobbs’ top aide resigns, Campbell floated as potential chief of staffÂ
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ chief of staff Allie Bones resigned on Thursday, the highest-profile departure from a gubernatorial administration that’s already seen some turnover in key positions.
Magnus out as Customs and Border Protection head after less than year
Former Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus resigned as head of Customs and Border Protection over the weekend, reportedly forced out after a tumultuous year that saw record-shattering numbers of migrants stopped at the southern border.
Prosecutor in Phoenix quits amid criticism of performance
The top county prosecutor in metro Phoenix has announced she is resigning from the elected post amid criticism of her performance, including the dismissal of 180 misdemeanor cases because charges were not filed before the statute of limitation expired.
Rep. Roberts resigns, cites family reasons
Rep. Bret Roberts is resigning as of Sept. 30.
Navarrete resigns
Tony Navarrete, who represented west Phoenix in Legislative District 30, sent Senate president Karen Fann, Minority Leader Rebecca Rios and Democratic Chief of Staff Jeff Winkler a one-sentence email just after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The Breakdown: The end
After nearly a year of resisting calls for his resignation, David Stringer has left the House of Representatives. Who will take his place?

















