LeBron James Makes Plea For Return Home Of Mercury's Brittney Griner

The NBA star took to social media in support of the WNBA star, who has been detained in a Russian jail on drug charges for over 100 days.

Pride Month: The State Of LGBTQ Protection In Arizona

State level protections in Arizona are not great, but progress has been made at the local level. New laws passed this year are concerning.

2022 City Combined Taxpayer Burden Report

A new analysis of the 10 most populous U.S. cities that includes their largest underlying government units.

Arizona Developer's Lawyer Wants To Rebut US House Charges

The lawyer said that said the House Natural Resources Committee improperly accused the developer and David Bernhardt of bribery.

Phoenix Union High School District Announces Support Of Trans Students, Denounces Anti-Trans Legislation

The governing board of Phoenix Union High School District unanimously approved a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1165.

Scathing Rebuke To AG's Election Report From Maricopa County Leaders

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer accused Mark Brnovich of playing politics and ignoring important evidence in his interim report.

AZ Gov. Ducey Signs Bill To Widen Last Two-Lane Stretch Of I-10

The nearly $1 billion project also will use federal infrastructure funds. The 26-mile stretch of road is between Chandler and Casa Grande.

Allister Adel, Former Maricopa County Attorney, Dead At 45

Adel was appointed​ in 2019 and held the position through March 2022, but her tenure was mired in controversy.

Phoenix City Council Reopens In-Person Meeting Attendance To Public

Members can still watch City Council meetings online, but now also have the option of attending in person.

Feds: Starbucks Engaged In Unfair Labor Practices In Phoenix

A new petition is the latest blow to the coffee chain as locations nationwide seek to unionize.

Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers Wins Profiles In Courage Award

The Mesa Republican got the honor from the JFK Presidential Library for resisting pressure to reverse the 2020 election results in AZ.

Phoenix Should Look At Its Part In Allister Adel Scandals: Vice Mayor

The Maricopa County Attorney resigned two weeks ago after a tenure mired in scandals, with some involvement from Phoenix police.

AZ Auditor General Report On Election Grants Finds No Misuse Of Funds

The report focused on the Secretary of State, Pima and Maricopa counties, and also found no problem with the procurement of voting machines.

AZ Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Girls Teams

Gov. Ducey has signed legislation banning gender reassignment surgeries for kids and barring transgender athletes from girls sports teams.

Coyotes Supporting Gambling Law Change Ahead Of Tempe Move

The NHL franchise fears the existing 2021 law will prevent it from running its mobile gambling operation while playing at ASU's new arena.

AZ Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Banning Most Abortions After 15 Weeks

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed a bill banning nearly all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Kelly, Sinema Tell Biden To Think Twice Before Ending Border Policy

The senators’ letter puts them at odds with advocates who demand an end to the policy that one called “a cruel relic” of the Trump era.

Every Voter’s Name, Address And Ballot Would Be Published Online After Every Election Under GOP Proposal

Republicans in Arizona and in state legislatures across the nation are pushing hundreds of measures to add barriers to voting.

Here We Go Again: Townsend Issues Subpoena To Maricopa County For Election Records

Townsend has been a vocal proponent of the Big Lie, and has made false allegations about election fraud in 2020.

Marijuana Sales Drop In First Month Of 2022

It was the lowest total sales revenue for the industry since February 2021 — the first full month of sales since voters legalized marijuana.

Democrats, Republicans View Precinct Committeemen In Very Different Lights

One GOP senator said the committeeman were the most important elected officials in America. Democratic lawmakers largely shrugged.

Shelved Bill Banning LGBTQ Discrimination, Conversion Therapy Sparks Debate

The bill will not be moving forward, instead the hearing was intended to provide a forum to discuss its strengths and weaknesses.

Republican-Backed Measure To Restrict Filming Of Police Officers Passes Senate Committee

Filming an officer while less than eight feet away after being asked to stop could earn a person a class 3 misdemeanor.

Popular Phoenix Trails To Close During Extremely Hot Days

Trails on Camelback Mountain and those beginning at the Piestewa Peak trailhead will be closed on days with excessive heat warnings.

Rep. Andrade Un-Endorses Hobbs, Switches To Lopez

Hobbs announced Andrade’s endorsement last summer, about a month after entering the governor’s race.

Bill To Ban Books With Descriptions Of Sex From Arizona Schools Moves Forward

Rep. Jake Hoffman said the bill was not about sex ed but was instead about keeping sexually explicit material out of the hands of children.

Donald Trump Endorses Debbie Lesko For Reelection To Congress

The former president put his weight behind Lesko's bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Arizona's District 8.

City Of Phoenix: Deer Valley Airport Revitalization

This is the first major private investment into DVT in 20 years, and Councilwoman O’Brien hopes the start of many more investments to come.​

Lawmaker Who Owns Short-Term Rental Home Looks To Block PV From Enforcing Regulations

Petersen said he doesn’t believe it’s a conflict of interest to own an Airbnb while also filing a complaint about short-term rental laws.

Proposed Legislation Would Publish Mugshots Of Undocumented Immigrants Online

One critic said that singling out and collecting data from undocumented immigrants contributes to the idea that they cause the most crime.

City Of Phoenix: Applications Open For Resilient & Sustainable Agriculture Grants

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

White Nationalism Began To Take A Foothold In The Mainstream In 2021, And Arizona Helped

Both U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar and Flagstaff Republican Wendy Rogers have cozied up to a group of white nationalists known as “groypers."

City Of Phoenix: How The City Of Phoenix Is Working To Address Homelessness

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

Critics Say Stiff Penalties For Fentanyl Crimes Would Put Users, Not Just Dealers, In Prosecutors' Sights

Many of the pills that have been causing issues for Arizonans have been counterfeit opioids or other drugs that use fentanyl as a filler.

Movie Tax Credit Bill Will Cost Arizona Big, Legislative Analysists Say

The bill is an attempt to revive the Arizona Motion Picture Production and Infrastructure Credit that oversaw a one-year loss of $6.3M.

Maricopa County Seeks More Voting Locations For 2022 Elections

The county is asking facility owners to sign up to be a voting location. It's looking to add around 50 new locations this year.

City Of Phoenix: CBRE: Phoenix Tops Nation In 2021 Life Sciences Hiring

See the latest announcement from the City of Phoenix.

Russian Oil Ban: Will Soaring Gas Prices Go Higher In Arizona?

Arizona hit a record for the highest average price for a gallon of gas on Tuesday, according to the American Automobile Association.

Still No Evidence Of Governor's Claim That Victims Are Being Billed For Rape Kits

Ducey said that some Arizona jurisdictions were charging victims $800 in processing fees in violation of the Violence Against Women Act.

Bills To Increase Scrutiny Of School Library Books, Access To Classrooms Advance

Critics said the new requirements would decrease diversity of viewpoints by adding library books to the ongoing school culture wars.