Let My People Vote: Adrian Fontes’ Fight to Fix Maricopa County’s Broken Election System
County recorder pledged to protect the right to vote. Since then, he’s faced no shortage of controversy.
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Phoenix New Times Writers Win Polk Award for Exposing Motel 6 Collusion With ICE
Two Phoenix New Times writers won a Polk Award for their story on Motel 6 reporting guests to ICE.
Medical-Marijuana Firms Blowing Off Maricopa County Assessor’s Tax Warning
Here’s a look at how much the largest cannabis facilities may owe
Martha McSally Isn’t a Moderate Republican (Anymore)
Since launching her run for Senate, the Tucson Republican has appeared determined to prove that she, too, can go on Fox News and complain about immigrants.
What Phoenix Promised Amazon to Woo HQ2
Key parts of the proposal were redacted, but clearly the city was willing to give up a lot to get the online retail giant to build in the desert.
What Happened When a Mesa Teacher’s Classroom Water Showed Extreme Lead
For 18 years, school teacher had been drinking from faucet that tested for 500 parts per billion of lead — 33 times higher than the federal limit.
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A Letter From ICE on Monday, Then Detention by Friday for Arizona Dad
“You don’t know what’s going to happen to your family. It’s a horrible feeling,” says the wife of a Gambian man who lives in Glendale.
Don’t Ask the Hard Hats on Steve Montenegro’s Mailer to Build a House; They’re on His Team
The state senator is running for Trent Franks’ seat in Congress and is endorsed by Joe Arpaio, Ted Cruz, and Steve King, which tells you everything.
Here’s a Draft of the Renewable Energy Amendment That Could Be on the Ballot
New Times obtained a draft of the proposed constitutional amendment. The energy initiative is affiliated with a group founded by billionaire Trump critic Tom Steyer.
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As Parents Address Racist Video, Chandler School Board President Exits Meeting
When asked why it was so important that she attend a college course midway through the meeting, Annette Auxier said, “Well, because I lose 40 points if I’m not there.”
Nikolas Cruz, Who Was Too Disturbed to Carry a Backpack, Legally Bought an AR-15
Everyone knew Nikolas Cruz was deeply disturbed. He’d been in and out of mental health treatment. He’d been kicked out of school. His Instagram page was full of photos of dead animals and weapons. He was so frightening to teachers that he’d been banned from even carrying a backpack into school.
HB 2373 Would Give Each Arizona Teacher $150 to Purchase School Supplies
The bill’s sponsor said that teachers regularly spend hundreds of dollars on supplies like pencils, paper, posterboard, glue, and construction paper.
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ASU Prof: Clean-Energy Goals Are ‘Folly and Futility,’ Won’t Meet Climate Promises
Today’s technology places physical limits of what’s possible, author and professor Tom Rez says.
Arizona Reacts to South Florida Shooting on Twitter
There has been yet another school shooting this year. Here’s what Arizona politicians are saying about it.
Ethics Complaint: Congressman David Schweikert’s Chief of Staff Double-Dipped
Oliver Schwab, who’s worked for the Arizona congressman since 2011, is accused of double dipping.
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‘Register To Vote, Get Your Driver’s License Suspended’ Bill Fails
Representative Bob Thorpe has repeatedly tried — and failed — to prevent college students from voting in his district.
Billionaire Trump Foe Behind Solar Energy Measures in Arizona, Other States
Tom Steyer-funded group touts health benefits of measure that would require the state’s utilities to use clean energy to generate 50 percent of electricity needs.
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Arizona: The World Leader in Weird Adopt a Highway Signs?
For some reason, Arizona specializes in strange Adopt a Highway sponsorships.
Board Pulls License of Goodyear Charter School – Two Weeks After It Closed
“The teachers want to know, and probably every other taxpayer deserves to know, where are the safeguards that prevent this type of thing from happening?”
Why Women Are Mailing Tampons to the Arizona House of Representatives
They’re making a statement about the shortage of menstrual products for women in prison.
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How Arizona Could Stop Ripping Off Medical-Marijuana Patients, Make Program Better
Senate Bill 1420 could turn a profit for state by putting more people in the program while also allowing testing for mold