Governor Hobbs vetoed a bill aimed at giving local control over groundwater management in rural Arizona, opposing a measure that would decentralize authority from the state to local councils.

The Cochise County Jail District Board approved a resolution to hold a November election seeking voter approval for a jail construction and financing excise tax.

Anthony Harris is indicted in Maricopa County for identity theft and submitting false signatures related to the Arizona Abortion Access Act petitions. Despite his actions, the measure passed legally.

Laura Michelle Owens is indicted on felony charges, including fraud and forgery, related to an alleged paternity fraud scheme involving Clayton Echard.

Governor Katie Hobbs appoints student Felipe Garcia to the Arizona Board of Regents, recognizing his academic achievements and community engagement. Garcia will represent student interests during his two-year term.

A woman was found shot in a stolen vehicle in north Phoenix; her injuries were ultimately deemed non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made as police investigate.

Arizona AG Mayes launches a webpage to expose social media companies' links to illegal activities, emphasizing their role in drug trafficking and related crimes.

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office indicted Laura Owens for falsely claiming former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard got her pregnant, involving perjury and falsifying evidence.

A teacher named Eric Curtis Chapman has been indicted in Maricopa County for sexual misconduct with minors, facing 20 felony counts, including sexual conduct and exploitation.

The City of Maricopa announces a public hearing on May 6, 2025, for discussion on a proposed 0.5% tax increase, with implementation possibly starting October 1, 2025.

A coalition of 18 states, led by Arizona AG Kris Mayes, is suing the Trump Administration for halting wind energy development, claiming it violates federal law and undermines clean energy goals.

Lake Havasu City is accepting applications for city board and commission positions, with various roles available for interested residents to apply by May 31, 2024.

An AI-generated impact statement was used in an Arizona courtroom, where it presented a message from a road rage victim, Chris Pelkey, during sentencing.