Mesa, AZ received ‘D’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Supreme Court To Lawmakers: Non-Budget Laws Can't Be In The Budget

Four budget bills were struck down in whole or in part, which scrapped dozens of new laws covering a wide variety of disparate subjects.

New K-12 civic education offerings launched

Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate offers top-quality, non-partisan civics, "senator for a day" classes at convenient MST time-slots.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Arizona

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Arizona scored a 64 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Court: Higher Water Charge For Public Housing Is Not Discriminatory

Connection fees for Edwards Circle residents in Pinal County were three times higher than what others in the water district paid.

Fired Senate Dem Staffer Awarded $2.75M For Race, Sex Discrimination

The former state legislative staffer was fired for complaining that she was paid less than her white and male colleagues.

Here’s How To Keep Healthy This Holiday Travel Season

Protect yourself against the flu and COVID-19 this season by following these tips from Banner Health.

Glendale Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon is Back on December 11

The event will benefit Glendale Firefighters Charities and virtual options are available!

How A Mississippi Court Case Could Pave The Way For An Abortion Ban In Arizona And Across U.S.

Arizona is one of several states that still have abortion bans that pre-date Roe v. Wade on the books.

QAnon Figure Says He's Running For Congress In Arizona

Watkins has a large following among Donald Trump supporters who believe the former president's false claims that he lost the election.

Here's What You Need To Know About The 2021-22 Flu Season

Influenza activity typically begins to increase in October and November. Here’s how you can keep yourself and your loved ones protected.

Arizona Jury Convicts Airman In Death Of Mennonite Woman

Mark Gooch faces life in prison on the murder charge.

5 Insects Making A Beeline For Arizona Houses Right Now

Brown marmorated stink bugs aren’t the only insects you have to worry about taking up residence in Arizona houses right now.

Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples Day? How Arizona Celebrates

Columbus Day 2021 is Monday in Arizona. In recent years, however, many cities and states have turned to alternative celebrations.

The Chances Of Deer Collisions While Driving In Arizona

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2021 State Farm analysis breaks down the likelihood of hitting a deer in Arizona.

Arizona received ‘C’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

6 Helpful Ways To Battle Pandemic Fatigue

If ongoing stress surrounding the pandemic has you feeling less like yourself, Banner Health has tips to help you cope.

2-Year-Old Boy, Still Alive, Found Next To His Migrant Mother's Dead Body Near Yuma

The mother and girl died from heat-related illness somewhere in the Cocopah Indian Tribe lands.

Arizona iPhone Users, Showing Your State ID Just Got Easier

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative that will allow iPhone and Watch users in Arizona to upload their IDs directly to Wallet.

Lawsuits Aim To Derail Sports Betting In Arizona Ahead Of September Launch

The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and Turf Paradise race track are asking the courts to put the law on hold.

Federal Coronavirus Aid For Schools: See How Much AZ Schools Got

Arizona schools have received at least $3.6 billion in federal aid since the pandemic began.

Monarch Butterfly Conservation With Arizona DOT’s Kris Gade

The Arizona Department of Transportation is a leader in conserving and creating habitat for the monarch butterfly.

Glendale Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon on December 11

The event will benefit Glendale Firefighters Charities and early bird specials are available now through August 31!

ADOT Crews Replace Part Of Post Office Canyon Bridge

The bridge sits more than a mile above Post Office Canyon, and connects State Route 260 and U.S. 60.

Florida and Arizona gain Boomer population

New York, California, and Illinois lose Boomer population

Leading Cannabis Business Law Firm Adds Social Media Coordinator

Scottsdale-based Bianchi & Brandt welcomes Marley McIntosh to the award-winning practice.

Vari, Boys & Girls Club Partner For 'Classroom Of The Future'

The $200,000 donation to Mesa Arts Academy will improve classroom learning and strengthen the company’s commitment to the community.

Public Workshops Scheduled For Mesa City Council Redistricting

You can help decide how district boundaries will best represent your community.

US Black And Latino Communities Often Have Low Vaccination Rates – But Blaming Vaccine Hesitancy Misses The Mark

Many blame the relatively lower vaccination rates in communities of color on “vaccine hesitancy.”

Navajo Officials Confident About Reopening Amid Spread Of Delta Variant In U.S.

Cases of the delta variant are rising quickly in the U.S., but Navajo officials say they made the right decision to reopen the reservation.

Is Another Surge Coming? Sharply Rising COVID-19 Cases Worry Health Experts

The highly infectious Delta variant has quickly been becoming the dominant strain of the virus in Arizona. Is another outbreak looming?

Anti-Poverty Advocates Urge Sinema To Act On Voting Rights, Minimum Wage, Filibuster

Antti-poverty groups are asking Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema to pass a minimum wage hike and other measures to boost standard of living.

Most Arizona Voters Support Investment In Zero-Emission Buses

The American Lung Association released data showing that an overwhelming majority of AZ voters support zero-emission school buses.

Tokyo Olympics: See Which Arizona Athletes Made The Cut

Several Arizona residents will compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, which kick off Friday. Here's who will represent Team USA.

Arizona Audit: Arizona Senate Indicates More Election Review Subpoenas Are Likely

The Arizona State Senate might issue more subpoenas related to an ongoing review of the Maricopa County 2020 election. Here's why.

Arizona Students Will Learn About The Holocaust, Other Genocides, Under New Law

Arizona schools will be required to teach students about the Holocaust and other genocides twice in a six-year span under a new law.

Police Critics Arrested After 2019 Immigration Protest Sue Phoenix, Police

Two men who Phoenix police arrested during an interview in 2019 filed a lawsuit against the City of Phoenix and several police officers.

Arizona Audit: Judge Rules That Senate Must Disclose Who Is Funding Its Election Review

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Kemp sharply criticized the Senate’s defense in a ruling Thursday. Here's what to know.

Gladiator Costume-Clad Rioter Arrested; Filmed Melee For Mom

An Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 while wearing a Roman gladiator costume and narrated the melee has been arrested.