Recent news
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Court keeps names of low-level election workers secret
Members of the public aren't entitled to know the names of election workers who review the signatures on ballot envelopes, a judge ruled Thursday.
legislature
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Former Democratic lawmaker gets nod to fill House vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a seventh Democrat to the state House of Representatives since January.
2024 Election News
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Pinal County supervisor asks attorney general to investigate primary election results
A Pinal County supervisor who lost his bid for sheriff is asking the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to investigate the county’s primary election results, claiming that he has identified a suspicious pattern that signals they are inaccurate.
Governor's Office
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Hobbs folds, agrees to send nominees to Senate for confirmation
Gov. Katie Hobbs has given up on her bid to force the Senate to confirm her nominees to head state agencies.
courts
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2 justices won’t rule in retention case
Two Supreme Court justices who would be most immediately affected by a proposed ballot measure will not participate in deciding its legal fate.
education
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ESA enrollment hits 75,000, short of some projections
After a year of roving projections, final enrollment and funding for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program in the last fiscal year fell far short of earlier predictions by the Department of Education and the governor’s office, but remained close to the mark on projections by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
economy
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- Unemployment up, hiring, job openings down
- With pay lagging, school districts try other enticements to get teachers
- Inflation hits Valley animal shelters; adoptions decline amidst soaring costs
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