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Elections officials process mail-in ballots prior to first day of tabulation in Maricopa County, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. Opponents of Proposition 144 believe if the measure passes and the Legislature fails to act on it, it could ban mail-in voting in Arizona.
Prop 144 opponents say lack of Legislature action could kill Arizona mail-in voting
PHOENIX — Arizonans could wind up entirely losing the right to vote by mail if Proposition 144 passes. All it could take is for lawmakers to do nothing. A key provision in the ballot … more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs campaigning in front of supporters in August.
Arizona governor yet to disclose funds used to defend ‘pay-to-play’ scheme
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has yet to tell taxpayers how much of their money she is spending to defend herself in a “pay-to-play” probe — more than two months after being asked to … more
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A map on a Turning Point app telling volunteers who they should contact in any given neighborhood to get out the vote - and return early ballots - for candidates the organization supports.
Arizona campaigns, groups target voter turnout with technology
PHOENIX -- Want to know what a conservative political group thinks of the leanings of your neighbors? And of you? Well, there’s an app for that. And it’s publicly available. … more
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The Arizona Court of Appeals decided a 10-year-old needed to be informed her biological father existed during a custody hearing
10-year-old denied rights in custody case choices, Arizona Appeals Court rules
PHOENIX — A 10-year-old child can’t be kept in the dark about who is her biological father and then not be given some say over whether his legal connection to her should be permanently severed, … more
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Homes under construction in Queen Creek can now continue as a state judge ruled the Arizona Department of Water Resources improperly changed a rule regarding the need for a 100-year water supply for new development.
Judge rejects bid to delay Arizona changes to water requirements for new housing
PHOENIX — A judge won’t back down — even temporarily — from his ruling that state water officials acted illegally in changing the rules for home builders. In a new order, Maricopa County … more
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The Arizona Supreme Court won't make the state look at whether the San Pedro River in southern Arizona needs more oversight from the Department of Water Resources.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects effort to force review of San Pedro River
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court won’t force Gov. Katie Hobbs to direct her Department of Water Resources to look at the question of whether there needs to be greater state oversight of water … more
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Democrat Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen debated in September in the race for attorney general.
Millions of dollars pour into Arizona statewide races
PHOENIX — Money alone doesn’t decide political races. But it does play a role. And Kris Mayes is spending a lot of it to ensure she gets a second term as attorney general. New campaign … more
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Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs at a July campaign stop.
New reports shed light on Hobbs’, Biggs’ campaign finances
PHOENIX - At least $34 million has been spent to get Katie Hobbs a second term as governor. That's what clearly can be identified from newly filed campaign finance reports. But the actual … more
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Sen. Jake Hoffman last month announcing a probe into Gov. Katie Hobbs. With him is Sen. Mark Finchem.
Mesa senator delays action on Hobbs pay-to-play probe
PHOENIX – The pre-election public investigation of Katie Hobbs by Senate Republicans over allegations of pay-to-play is not going to happen. Sen. David Farnsworth told Capitol Media Services … more
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The Arizona State Prison is shown Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Florence.
Arizona prison health system remains in state control for now
PHOENIX - A federal appeals court late Friday gave the state prison system partial reprieve in its bid to keep its health system from being taken over by a court-appointed receiver. In a brief … more
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents sit along a section of the international border wall that runs through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Aug. 22, 2019, in Lukeville. An attorney for the Department of Homeland Security is telling a federal court that a new double-layer border wall does not trespass on the Tohono O’odham Nation
Homeland Security attorney says border wall does not trespass on Arizona tribal land
PHOENIX — An attorney for the Department of Homeland Security is telling a federal court that a new double-layer border wall does not trespass on the Tohono O’odham Nation. But in a new … more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks at a press conference in January. Hobbs is lashing out at those trying to undermine plans for what some call a “toilet to tap” system of converting waste into drinking water.
Arizona governor critical of those opposing water purification program
SCOTTSDALE — Gov. Katie Hobbs is lashing out at those who are trying to undermine plans for what some call a “toilet to tap” system of converting waste into drinking water. The … more
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