Our Favorite Phoenix New Times Police Misconduct Stories From 2020
There was no shortage of police-related news this year. And most of it wasn’t good.
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Ducey at Odds With White House Task Force, Medical Leaders on COVID-19 Policy
White House officials think Arizona should take more aggressive mitigation to stem the COVID-19 surge.
Phoenix Wrongfully Barred Immigrants From Housing Assistance, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that the city of Phoenix wrongfully excluded immigrants from housing assistance
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Will Look Like in Arizona
The broader public won’t be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine until spring or summer.
‘Die for Something:’ Arizona GOP Incites Violence Over Election Fraud Fantasy
The Arizona GOP asked followers if they were ready to give their lives to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
‘He’s the Police. He Can Do Anything’: Woman Describes Alleged Assault by Cop
I told her ‘No, we’re not calling the police. The police just did this.’
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Inmate Deaths in Maricopa County Decrease Under Sheriff Paul Penzone
Illness and suicide are the primary cause of inmate deaths in Maricopa County, according to a new analysis.
Arizona Republicans Sue to Block Voter-Approved Education Funding Measure
The effort to block Arizona’s new education funding measure comes after voters approved it 52-48.
With COVID-19 Surging in Arizona, Phoenix Hosts Massive Soccer Tournament
Public health experts say that a planned Thanksgiving weekend soccer cup in Phoenix could spread COVID-19.
This Phoenix City Council Race Could Determine the Future of Police Oversight
Whoever replaces Michael Nowakowski on the Phoenix City Council could tip the scales on police oversight.
‘Accountability is Dead’: Phoenix City Council Stalls Police Oversight Office
In a 5-4 vote, the Phoenix City Council slammed the brakes on a new police oversight office.
Maricopa County Board Chair Finds ‘No Evidence’ of Election Fraud
Maricopa County Board Chair Clint Hickman, a Republican, told voters to “dial back” the conspiracy theories about the election results.
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ACLU, Activist Groups Denounce Prosecutions of Anti Police Brutality Protesters
A spokesperson for the ACLU said that they want any charges related to property damage dropped as well.
Arizona Republican Leadership Is in Denial About the 2020 Presidential Election
It’s almost all of them.
Fontes Concedes, Republican Stephen Richer Will Be Next Maricopa County Recorder
In a last-minute upset, GOP challenger Stephen Richer beat Democratic Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes
Arizona AG: Just Because Trump Didn’t Win ‘Doesn’t Mean It’s Fraud’
Republican Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said that Joe Biden will likely win the state.
Why Hasn’t Senator Martha McSally Conceded To Mark Kelly? UPDATE: She Finally Did
It’s now mathematically impossible for the Republican incumbent to close the vote margin with Democrat Mark Kelly.
Allister Adel Leads Maricopa County Attorney Race, but Still Hospitalized After Fall
Adel reportedly “fell” at home and “hit her head,” leading to her eventual hospitalization.
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Democrats Dominate Early Returns in Maricopa County, Creating ‘Steep Hill’ for GOP
Political consultants say Democrats strong showing in initial Arizona returns make it hard for a Republican comeback.
Democrat Mark Kelly Beats Martha McSally in Arizona Senate Race
The Arizona Senate race was one of the most expensive contests in the country.
Maricopa County Elections: Adel Hospitalized and Trailing Gunnigle
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel was hospitalized on election night as returns came in.
Invest in Ed Tax Measure Leads by Wide Margin on Election Night
The battle over a ballot measure that would tax wealthy Arizonans to pay for public schools was expensive.