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Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures

The attorney general said in May that executions could resume by early 2025.

Adrian Fontes speaks to volunteers during the watch party for Arizona Democrats at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Absent a court order or legislative action, those laws will remain unchanged, even if they conflict with the voter-approved measure.

Attorney General Kris Mayes is “not convinced” election denialism is over

Arizona elections officials certified the 2024 election results.

Arizona Corporation Commission building in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona Corporation Commission launches investigation into Commissioner Anna Tovar over ethics allegations

Findings and recommended actions are expected in 10 days from the ACC Office of General Counsel.

Marana Mayor Ed Honea dies at 77

He served Marana government for nearly four decades.

The San Pedro River post-Monsoon rain. September 14, 2023.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.

Voter organizers have had concern over “ballot fatigue,” meaning voters might not fill out the entire ballot because it is so long.

Which races did Arizonans skip on their ballot?

Undervote varied from about one percent to nearly a quarter, depending on the race.

A canal carries Colorado River water to farmland near Poston, Arizona, owned and operated by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, a key player in Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.

Pima County acts to prevent financial mismanagement following scandal involving former Santa Cruz County treasurer

The county is implementing safeguards to protect against financial issues, such as the $40 million embezzlement case against Elizabeth Gutfahr.

Tourists visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on November 1, 2022.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.

Governor Katie Hobbs looks at previously confiscated illicit drugs and weapons with acting border Commissioner Troy Miller and other officials following a press conference on Nov. 18, 2024.

Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump

Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.

Lights mounted on the tops of Tucson Police cruisers in a parking lot outside of the department's headquarters.

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The decision came Sunday after voter rights groups complained of delays in vote counting and in notifying voters about signature problems.

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

The groups argued that tens of thousands of Arizonans could be disenfranchised

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