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Texts show MAGA county recorder whining about election negotiations

By Jen Fifield | Votebeat

Jul 30, 2025

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has warred with fellow Republicans on the board of supervisors over election duties.

Tempe mayor defends fast-tracked change to divisive parks ordinance

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 14, 2025

Corey Woods said Tempe quickly passed controversial public gathering rules due to an ongoing court case. Others call B.S.

protesters hold signs in front of tempe city hall

Activists push petition to repeal divisive Tempe parks ordinance

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 9, 2025

Critics say the ordinance targets groups helping the unhoused. They now hope to put a repeal measure before voters.

5 ways governor hopeful Andy Biggs voted to screw over Arizona

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 8, 2025

GOP Rep. Andy Biggs dutifully passed Donald Trump’s budget bill, which will hurt the state Biggs aspires to lead.

All 174 bills Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 2, 2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 174 bills so far in the 2025 legislative session, a new record. Here’s what they were.

Activists rally in support of a right-to-counsel program in Phoenix.

How a Phoenix right-to-counsel program could combat eviction crisis

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 2, 2025

Only 0.2% of Valley tenants in eviction court have lawyers. A Phoenix right-to-counsel program could save homes and millions.

Maricopa County’s big elections feud is getting ugly — and litigious

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 17, 2025

“We don’t start fights at the board of supervisors,” board chairman Thomas Galvin said Tuesday. “We finish them.”

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Thousands protest Trump at the Capitol on ‘No Kings’ Day: 13 photos

By TJ L'Heureux

Jun 14, 2025

Thousands rebuke Donald Trump on his birthday at the Arizona Capitol and around the state, the largest such protest yet.

MAGA county recorder throws a fit, sues board of supervisors

By Zach Buchanan

Jun 13, 2025

Justin Heap casts himself as a righteous defender of democracy. But even other Republicans seem to think he’s a joke.

Arizona is losing groundwater at an alarming rate, study shows

By TJ L'Heureux

Jun 12, 2025

Arizona is bracing for cuts to its Colorado River water. At the same time, a new study shows we’re losing groundwater.

a sign that shows left turns ok during some hours, prohibited during others

Op-ed: Laura Pastor is dragging her feet on ditching the suicide lanes

By Jeremy Thacker

Jun 6, 2025

The Phoenix councilmember punted on axing the reverse lanes, saying it should be studied more. But it’s been studied enough.

Two Arizona groups are at war over the future of the Salt River horses

By Noah Cullen

Jun 4, 2025

The contract for managing the wild horses ends in July. Groups vying for the next one deeply distrust each other.

Fountain Hills officials punished a paper for coverage they don’t like

By TJ L'Heureux

May 30, 2025

Right-wing town officials decided to remove a table for the local paper in a Trumpian retaliation over negative coverage.

oscar de los santos at a rally celebrating the repeal of Arizona's abortion ban

Arizona still has 37 abortion restrictions. A lawsuit seeks to void them

By Morgan Fischer

May 27, 2025

A group of abortion advocates is suing to knock down some of Arizona’s most restrictive remaining abortion limits.

Phoenix punts on getting rid of its notorious suicide lanes

By TJ L'Heureux

May 22, 2025

Nearly 5,000 residents signed a petition to end the reverse lanes on Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street.

‘Cat ladies’ celebrate Phoenix proclamation about stray cat problem

By Morgan Fischer

May 22, 2025

Missy Pruitt wants Phoenix to curb its booming cat population. The proclamation is a “very small step,” but an important one.

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Reader: A new ID law for online porn? Can I show my AARP card?

By Morgan Fischer

May 20, 2025

Starting in the fall, a new Arizona law will require that porn sites verify your age, possibly by having you submit ID.

You’ll soon need to show ID to watch online porn in Arizona

By Morgan Fischer

May 15, 2025

A new law requires porn sites to verify you’re at least 18. That may mean submitting a driver's license to get your rocks off.

New state law says Santa Claus must lay off weed . . . advertisements

By TJ L'Heureux

May 14, 2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill that bars weed advertisers from targeting kids with St. Nick and other friendly characters.

Horne ‘surprised’ by anti-trans bill vetoes that happen every year

By Zach Buchanan

May 14, 2025

Every year, Gov. Katie Hobbs spikes the same anti-trans bills. Schools chief Tom Horne says he’s shocked it happened again.

Government

Arizona sells prison to company for possible ICE use

These state lawmakers missed the most work in 2025

Government

Arizona sells prison to company for possible ICE use

These state lawmakers missed the most work in 2025

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