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Federal government ready to drop lawsuit with Arizona …

8/28/2023
PHOENIX — The federal government is finally ready to drop its lawsuit against the state over the storage containers it contends were erected illegally last year on Forest Service land by Gov. Doug Ducey.

Cactus League president: 'Communities need to continue …

8/27/2023
TEMPE — The president of the Cactus League said Friday that Arizona communities need to continue to invest in the stadiums used by the major league teams that practice and play there.

Hobbs 'concerned' for Kroger-Albertsons merger

8/23/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday she is “concerned” about some of the effects on Arizona of a proposed merger of the state’s two largest grocery chains.

Hobbs signs legislation to include 911 operators to …

8/23/2023
PHOENIX — The way Melody Hernandez sees it, the trauma incurred by those taking emergency calls from people in crisis and dispatching help is no less than what occurs for her as a paramedic. Only thing is, state law did not require that 911 dispatchers get access to the same counseling.

Flaws found in system for removing children from homes …

8/21/2023
PHOENIX — State officials have discovered a flaw in a system used by the Department of Child Safety that has let judges make decisions on removing children from homes without having all the information they needed.

Scottsdale attorney asks AZ Supreme Court to void 2022 …

8/18/2023
PHOENIX — A Scottsdale attorney who is a supporter of Kari Lake is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void not just the results of the race for governor she lost but the entire 2022 election statewide.

Arizona taxpayers footing bill for Hamadeh effort to …

8/17/2023
PHOENIX — Arizona taxpayers are footing the $5,000 bill for a legal bid by the state’s two top Republican lawmakers to help fellow Republican Abe Hamadeh in his effort to overturn his loss to Kris Mayes in last year’s race for attorney general.

Hobbs declares heat state of emergency in Maricopa, …

8/12/2023
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is declaring an heat state of emergency — but only of three of Arizona’s 15 counties.

Florence receives $1.2M state grant for public safety …

8/11/2023
Florence has been awarded a more than $1.2 million grant from the state to pay for upgrades to the town’s public safety communications equipment. The grant was announced on Monday, Aug. 7, …

Solution to Rio Verde Foothills water woes slow in …

8/10/2023
Efforts to get water flowing to the approximately 700 homes in the Rio Verde Foothills area that rely on hauled water are slow going. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill in June that created a …

Coalition of organizations launch bid to put right to …

8/8/2023
PHOENIX — A coalition of organizations is launching a bid to put the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution.

Mayor Hartke: Rental tax ban to cost Chandler $11M …

8/6/2023
Chandler’s mayor says a bill signed into law by the Arizona governor late this week will cost the city about $11 million per year in tax revenue. Tuesday, Aug. 1, Gov. Katie Hobbs on …