Politics

Hawaii Lawmakers Push to Bring Prisoners Home From Arizona

HB 1769 would phase out reliance on private, out-of-state prisons, but officials warn of capacity, cost and legal risks.

Proposed Arizona Ballot Measure Would Freeze Municipal Rate Hikes for 4 Years

The measure aims to provide taxpayer relief after years of high inflation by preventing cities, towns, and counties from raising sales taxes, fees, or utility rates.

Arizona Lawmakers Use 'Strike Everything' Tactic to Introduce New Bills

The controversial legislative maneuver allows them to bypass normal procedures.

ICE Office Confirmed for Flagstaff

Advocates express concerns over new federal immigration enforcement presence

Arizona Governor's Taco Video Sparks Debate Over Mexican Food in Politics

Phoenix chefs weigh in on the use of Mexican cuisine as a political prop

Phoenix Sergeant Placed on Leave After Confronting Students at ICE Protest

Sergeant Dusten Mullen's off-duty actions at a Chandler student protest are under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department.

Trump Proposes Privatizing TSA Airport Security

Federal budget plan calls for shifting airport screening to private contractors

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Reveal Superintendent Salaries

Hobbs cites privacy concerns in blocking public access to school leaders' pay

Phoenix Sergeant Investigated for Actions at Student Protest

Sergeant Dusten Mullen put on leave as Chandler official calls for his firing over confrontation with students at ICE protest

Phoenix Police Sergeant Faces Backlash Over Off-Duty Protest Attendance

Attorney demands reinstatement, claims department violated sergeant's constitutional rights

Federal Judge Bars Arizona from Regulating Prediction Market Operators, Pauses Prosecution of Kalshi

Ruling is a win for Kalshi in its legal battle against state gambling laws

Federal Judge Halts Arizona Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

DOJ and CFTC sought to block state's criminal prosecution of online betting platform.

Tucson Weighs Launching City-Run Electric Utility

Debate over municipal power sparks questions about energy resilience, local control, and regional cooperation.

Former Scottsdale Mayoral Aide Demands $1.5M Settlement

Dispute over mysterious suspension of chief of staff leads to legal action against city

Buckeye Approves Massive East Side Development

City Council greenlights 1,918-acre Grand View mixed-use project despite concerns over potential state highway route.