Some lawmakers want to dismantle the agency that made Arizona an economic powerhouse
Opinion: If lawmakers dismantle the Arizona Commerce Authority, the economic consequences would be dire. And right as we’re facing a budget shortfall.
Arizona gas prices among highest in U.S. Here’s what you’ll pay in Phoenix
Scottsdale has the most expensive gas in the Valley at an average of $3.449 per gallon, according to AAA.
Opponents of Arizona abortion rights initiative campaign against ‘extreme’ proposal
A campaign opposing a proposed ballot initiative that would put abortion rights into the Arizona Constitution went public on Wednesday, declaring the measure threatens the safety of women and girls by allowing “unlimited abortion.”
Gov. Hobbs wants to mandate fingerprint background checks in Arizona’s private schools
Gov. Hobbs is calling on lawmakers to beef up security for all K-12 students, including fingerprint background checks for teachers and staff at private schools.
4 more years: Arizona lawmakers recommend short lifespan for child welfare agency
On Wednesday, they recommended it continue for only four more years, a statement of dissatisfaction with the child welfare agency’s performance. Typically, agencies are continued for eight years after legislative review.
Watchdog group sues Cochise County over delays in election-related records
A watchdog group is suing Cochise County officials for delays in providing records related to the county’s controversial management of the 2022 election, from its attempt at a hand count of all ballots to the taxpayer cost of hiring outside attorneys.
RELATED Exposing new lies about Arizona’s sham election audit is never ‘old news’
Opinion: The people behind the $5.5 million fiasco would prefer to continue sweeping the dirty truth under the rug.
RELATED: Attorney in Mark Finchem’s election challenge lawsuit sanctioned, forced to retire
Cave Creek attorney Daniel McCauley, a lawyer with no experience in election law, represented the former Oro Valley legislator in contesting Finchem’s election loss.
Maricopa County leaders now taking sheriff applications after Penzone’s resignation
So far, three Republicans — Frank Crawford, Jerry Sheridan and Joel Ellis — and no Democrats have filed statements of interest to run for Maricopa County sheriff, according to the county Elections Department.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema votes against Biden judicial nominee for 1st time
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema voted Wednesday against a federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden in what is believed to be the first such move for her during his administration.
Charges against reporter arrested while covering pro-Palestine protest dropped
Pima County prosecutors dropped charges against a reporter arrested at a pro-Palestine protest outside of a Tucson Raytheon office.
Donald Trump, Kari Lake and others invent a whole new kind of terrorism
Opinion: There’s a term for politicians like Donald Trump and Kari Lake, who vilify others in a way that could lead to violence, but also allows plausible deniability.
Gov. Katie Hobbs puts focus on Arizona tribes at start of 2nd year
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday put a new mark on a gubernatorial tradition, delivering a revised version of her State of the State speech to tribal leaders for what her office said was the first time in Arizona history.
Police embracing AI era with body cam software
The Casa Grande Police Department is embarking on the use of artificial intelligence technology designed to work with body cameras to monitor interactions on the street.
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HORNE KEEPING TABS OF HOLOCAUST INSTRUCTION: Horne asked school districts to return a report ensuring their compliance with a state law requiring Arizona students learn about the Holocaust at least once in middle school and once in high school. State mandated curriculum already requires education on the Holocaust. But in 2021, A Hernandez introduced Chapter 418 Laws 2021 (HB2241: schools; instructions; Holocaust; genocides) to solidify the requirement. Horne told our reporter it would surprise him if schools refused to comply with statute . . . more
