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Arizona's enhanced 911 service provides video, texting options
Arizona has implemented the last elements of its "Next Generation 911'' system designed to ensure that cell phone users have as much access to the emergency system as those calling from home or office have had for years. There is now full...

Despite President’s claims, mail-in voting popular in Arizona and has safeguards.
President Donald Trump has said he wants to end mail-in voting. He has said the system is corrupt and leads to widespread fraud. He’s repeatedly made unfounded claims the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden, was “rigged” against him, and...

Arizona congressman proposes coin to honor Charlie Kirk
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, has introduced a bill creating a commemorative coin honoring Charlie Kirk. A native of Illinois, Kirk had a home in Arizona, where he also ran his Turning Point USA organization before being...

Sarah Clasen’s case highlights legal precedents in Washington
SEATTLE, Wash. – The case of Sarah Clasen, a Washington State Trooper, is drawing attention after she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. This attention is partially due to the conditions surrounding her...

Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen’s case highlights legal precedents in Washington
SEATTLE, Wash. – The case of Sarah Clasen, a Washington State Trooper, is drawing attention after she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. This attention is partially due to the conditions surrounding her...

Arizona 911 updates to ensure mobile phone users have emergency access
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services CHANDLER -- Arizona has implemented the last elements of its "Next Generation 911'' system that is designed to ensure that cell phone users have as much access to the emergency system as those calling from...

Legal Ethics Roundup: AZ Adds Tech Duty For Judges, TX Drops ABA, Sanctions for Protecting Immigration Client, $24,400 Fine For AI Misuse, Ethics Of A Weaponized DOJ, Barrett On Recusals & More
Happy Monday! I stayed up way too late this weekend making history with 112,000+ other people at the largest ticketed concert ever held in the U.S. – Zach Bryan at the Big House. I was visiting my son who is a junior at the University of Michigan,...

Arizona GOP leaders can challenge voter-approved ‘dark money’ measure, state Supreme Court rules
PHOENIX — Republican legislative leaders are entitled to challenge the heart of a voter-approved measure designed to shine a light on “dark money” in Arizona politics, the state Supreme Court ruled. In a divided ruling, five of the justices...

Arizona Supreme Court issues major ruling to challenge Prop 211
PHOENIX (KYMA) - The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a ruling over Proposition 211, also known as the Voters' Right to Know Act. According to a press release, Prop 211 is a voter-approved measure which requires the "disclosure of direct and...

Arizona Supreme Court: Legislature has right to challenge ‘dark money’ law
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Arizona State Legislature does have a right to challenge Proposition 211, also known as the “Voters’ Right To Know Act.” The “dark money” law aims to provide transparency...

Arizona lawmaker under fire for comments about Washington Congresswoman
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The murder of Charlie Kirk has sparked calls to tone down the political rhetoric. But a Republican Arizona lawmaker finds himself in hot water, drawing national attention after calling for a Democratic congresswoman to be...

Report says Arizona school superintendents pad their pay
(The Center Square) - Arizona school superintendents are inflating taxpayer costs with salaries, lavish benefits and secretive compensation packages, a new report reveals. A Goldwater Institute report, “The Hidden Ways Arizona School...
Arizona Budget Battle Looms, Governor Hobbs Admits ‘Tough Year’ Ahead
As the 2026 Arizona legislative session nears, Governor Katie Hobbs (D) has acknowledged the challenges after a year of heavy criticism for fiscal mismanagement from Republican lawmakers. Despite the admonishment of legislative leaders, several of...

Keeping Grand Canyon National Park open during a shutdown puts Arizona’s gem at risk, ex-superintendent warns
The Grand Canyon draws visitors from around the world, but its vastness also makes park upkeep challenging. “Grand Canyon National Park has thousands of structures and hundreds of miles of roads, and it’s a lot to take care of,” said Chris...
Pramila Jayapal on government shutdown, threats from Arizona lawmaker
Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown and Democrats are weighing whether they should use their leverage in this negotiation. They want to extend Obamacare subsidies and potentially roll back some cuts to Medicaid. President Trump has...

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies: SSC Underground
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 are organizations that lead with innovation, integrity, and impact. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on October 9, 2025 at Chateau Luxe. We will be...

High-stakes White House meeting as government shutdown deadline looms
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Arizona jobs continue uneven performance: Here’s a look
The unemployment rate was steady (again) at 4.1%, but Arizona jobs continued an uneven performance, according to an analysis from Eller’s Economic and Business Research Center. Arizona seasonally-adjusted jobs rose a modest 700 over the month in...

AZ Supreme Court allows GOP lawmakers to challenge voter-approved dark money disclosure law
The legal battle over a voter-approved anti-dark-money law passed in 2022 will continue as the Arizona Supreme Court Monday said Republican lawmakers have a right to legally challenge the law but the court did not rule on its constitutionality....

Arizona Flash Floods Kill 4 People & Leaves Many Missing
Recent Arizona flash floods have claimed the lives of four people while leaving many residents missing in action. So, when did they begin, and what is being done to remedy the situation? Keep reading for more details on this horrible tragedy....