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Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
Escaping war, riding life: Quang Nguyen’s long road to the Legislature
Growing up in South Vietnam during the 1970s, Rep. Quang Nguyen recognized the threat his country’s neighbor — North Vietnam — presented to his home. Six days before the April […]
David Clouse: Law enforcement is a family tradition
Public safety has been a lifelong mission for Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse, whose family has a history of serving in the county’s Sheriff’s Office. Clouse became president of the […]
Arizona judge charged with extreme DUI in March steps down
A judge in central Arizona who was charged with extreme DUI earlier this year has resigned.
Free Enterprise Club wants judge to outlaw use of ‘drop boxes’ for ballots
A group that backs additional restrictions on voting wants a judge to outlaw the use of "drop boxes'' that can make it easier for some people to return their early ballots.
Arizona judge rules common practice of validating ballot signatures illegal
A practice used by some, if not all, Arizona counties to verify signatures on early ballots may be illegal.
Goldwater Institute files petition seeking to allow all state voters to consider judges’ retention
The Goldwater Institute filed a special action petition seeking to allow all Arizona voters to weigh in on retention for Arizona Court of Appeals judges, not just those in their jurisdiction, and alleges the current residency-based retention system sows voter disenfranchisement and violates the Arizona Constitution. Â
Yavapai County attorney wants to intervene in Supreme Court abortion battle
Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane wants to intervene in the state Supreme Court battle over abortion laws because he wants to start enforcing a territorial-era law that outlaws virtually all abortions.
Rising floodwaters lead to more evacuation orders in Arizona
More evacuation orders were issued Wednesday for some residents in northern Arizona due to flooding from rainfall and snowmelt.
Yavapai County judge is arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI
Yavapai County Superior Court officials were continuing to gather information Tuesday about Judge Celé Hancock's arrest on suspicion of extreme DUI last weekend.
Hobbs, legislature should prioritize funding for Border Strike Task Force
As the head of agencies that benefit from the state investment in law enforcement activities related to border crime, the Arizona Sheriff’s Association members urge Gov. Katie Hobbs to consider the important work done using the border task force dollars that have gone for local law enforcement throughout the state.
Forest Service resumes cleanup of abandoned mines near Prescott after pause
Now that funds are in hand and the Mexican spotted owl’s breeding season is over, the U.S. Forest Service has resumed its abandoned-mine cleanup project east of Prescott.
