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Northern Arizona begins Stage 2 fire restrictions
HOLBROOK, Ariz. — The White Mountain Fire Coordinating group decided to enter into Stage 2 fire restrictions due to an increase in temperatures and continued drying conditions. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, State Trust lands and BLM, Navajo and Apache counties, the cities/towns of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside and Fort...
Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona authorities on Tuesday said they were investigating whether a 27-year-old temporary election worker in the state’s largest county had political motivations when he stole a fob that would allow him access to vote tabulators just before the July 30 primary. “This is not your...
Environmental groups sue Hobbs administration for failing to protect San Pedro River
Environmental groups went to court Monday to seek protection for the San Pedro River, a critical natural area in Southern Arizona where litigation over water use has been ongoing for three decades. This time, they sued Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Water Resources, including director Tom Buschatzke.
Judge allows AZ opioid settlement money to go to state prisons
A Maricopa County judge ruled on Monday that Arizona can spend opioid settlement money in state prisons, ending a high profile dispute between Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and GOP legislative leaders. At issue was $115 million that was transferred to the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry in the new state budget. […] The post Judge allows AZ opioid settlement money to go to state prisons appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation
In Arizona, the state’s highest court upheld a Civil War-era abortion ban. Florida and South Carolina moved to restrict abortion to six weeks — before many people know they are pregnant. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are “children,” temporarily throwing fertility treatments, such as IVF, into uncertainty and igniting a national debate. […] The post The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Arizona Republican leader threatened to ‘lynch’ top county election official
Shelby Busch, vice chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee in Arizona, threatened to lynch the county’s top election official. In a video, Busch said if Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer “walked into this room, I would lynch him.” Richer, who is up for reelection, posted the clip Monday on the social platform X. He…
Former allies now competing in bitter primary in solidly Republican Arizona district
The Republican primary for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District is growing crowded as one-time GOP allies are forced to campaign against each other. Former U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters and former state attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, alongside other notable Arizona Republicans, are in the running to become the Republican nominee to replace Rep. Debbie Lesko […]
Hobbs vetoes bill to take power from UA faculty after financial crisis. What's next for UA?
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill aimed at stripping power at the University of Arizona away from faculty — and giving it to the president and Board of Regents. The bill was passed by the Republican-led Legislature and would have given the authority to approve academic degrees or create new departments to the regents — who could only delegate it to a university president.
'Sonny' from Arizona is the 2024 Gerber baby
PHOENIX — Here's the cutest news you will read all day. Gerber just officially announced the winner of the 14th annual Photo Search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. Say hello to Akil McLeod, affectionately known as "Sonny." Sonny recently turned 1 year old and resides in Arizona with his...
Arizona Concours d'Elegance seeks vehicle entries
The 2025 Arizona Concours d'Elegance is seeking rare, exquisite and historically significant automobiles for entry in the acclaimed show and competition, which returns for the third year to the ...
Two new battery storage projects coming online in Arizona
Two new battery storage projects are coming online in Arizona, bringing a combined 340 MW/1,360 MWh of additional capacity to the grid. Salt River Project (SRP) and Plus Power held a ribbon cutting this week for the projects. The 250 MW Sierra Estrella Energy Storage facility, located in Avondale, Arizona,...
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