State Supreme Court reverses sanctions against Arizona GOP in 2020 election challenge
The decision overturns lower courts’ rulings and could chill similar sanctions in future election lawsuits.
Trump plans to take Arizona’s ‘show me your papers’ immigration law nationwide
Opinion: Trump told Time magazine that his plan for the largest deportation operation ever in the United States includes using the National Guard, the military and local police.
Arizona waves goodbye to 1864 abortion ban with governor poised to sign repeal
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. says the repeal, scheduled for signing on Thursday, is just the beginning of a fight to protect reproductive healthcare in Arizona. But the repeal may not take effect until 90 days after the end of the legislative session, in June or July. Abortion rights advocates hope a court will step in to prevent that outcome.
Judicial watchdog panel overhauls vetting process
All but one judge up for retention met judicial standards, the Judicial Performance Review Commission found in its 2024 review of judges and justices.
Candidates slowly start spending their cash
Several candidates for Scottsdale’s elected positions have an enviable dilemma: “How to spend all this money?”
Anderson leads race for cash in Gilbert mayor’s race
Gilbert Vice Mayor and mayoral candidate Scott Anderson is ahead in the race for campaign donations among the six candidates in the town’s July 30 Primary Election. It’s now a two-horse race between Anderson and Natalie DiBernardo for the mayor’s seat after Shane Krauser dropped out
South Phoenix students work to register peers to vote, but face challenges
At one high school in south Phoenix, Mexican American student group members are trying to register classmates who will be newly eligible to vote in November, when Arizona’s large population of young Latinos could influence race outcomes.
Precipitation may brighten Colorado River’s future, says modeling study
The Colorado River’s future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures, which deplete water in the river, have raised doubts the Colorado River could recover from a multi-decade drought.
Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care access
The Biden administration will publish a final rule Friday that will allow about 100,000 uninsured people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in state-run or private health insurance plans provided under the Affordable Care Act, administration officials said.
News & Views Thursday May 2
Arizona may fund tool to allow candidates to verify election results, ballot by ballot
Republican senator says granting access to digital ballot images and voting records would head off frivolous challenges.
Ex-Rep. Franks apologizes for 2017 scandal as Masters, Hamadeh clash in debate
Republican rivals Ben Toma and Anthony Kern also butted heads at the Arizona PBS debate for the 8th Congressional District.
This granddaughter of Ukrainian refugees wants to oust Rep. Andy Biggs
To Katrina Schaffner, a Democrat and Ukrainian activist running against Biggs, R-Ariz., in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, the matter is personal.
Congressional candidate Anthony Kern fundraises off his indictment as a fake elector
State Sen. Anthony Kern, who was recently indicted for his role as a fake elector in Arizona, has been promoting the charges against him to solicit donations for his ongoing congressional campaign in the West Valley.
Arizona flags are at half-staff on Thursday. Here’s why
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 2, in honor of former Arizona Speaker of the House Jim Weiers.
