Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.
County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes
Board funds 203 new and renovated units
Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case
Colorado had argued that siding with the Navajo Nation would undermine existing agreements and disrupt the management of the river.
Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency
The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.
Cochise Supervisors look at broadband internet coverage
The majority of the county's rural areas are under-served or unserved.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.
Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.
Civil discourse group sets out priorities for U.S. lawmakers
The University of Arizona based group said bipartisan lawmakers can get things accomplished.
Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027
The U.S. Interior Department said it will publish in the Federal Register on Friday a call for replacing guidelines that expire in 2026.
Female Mexican gray wolf released into wild in Arizona in move to help wolf's recovery
The wolf was headed north into the southern Rocky Mountains of New Mexico in January when the wildlife service captured her outside the recovery area.
Cochise County Supervisors approve tentitive budget
The total projected budget for FY 24 is $277 million
Former Constable Candidate Indicted by AZ Attorney General for Fraud
The Huachuca City resident faces nine felony charges
House censures Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
The vote was nearly along party lines.
Panel makes ethics ruling against lawmaker who hid Bibles in Arizona House lounge
Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, of Tucson, was caught on video hiding the Bibles under furniture cushions
