Surprise City Council has developed a strategic plan focusing on public safety, transportation, community experience, fiscal responsibility, economic growth, government transparency, and water sustainability.

The ADE granted Primavera Online School retroactive alternative status for 2024, acknowledging its service to demographics suited for alternative schools. This status won't change Primavera's current academic grade.

Phoenix adopts the 2024 PBCC effective August 1, 2025, enhancing building codes for safety, sustainability, and promoting EV infrastructure and water conservation.

The Phoenix City Council rejected a petition to limit police collaboration with ICE, despite community and activist efforts to establish separation in immigration enforcement.

Avondale warns against illegal fireworks, emphasizing safety and the law, with possible fines or citations for violations. Extra patrols will enforce restrictions as the city promotes professional displays and public education on risks.

Gov. Katie Hobbs emphasizes the need to preserve Arizona's Medicaid expansion on its twelfth anniversary, highlighting its bipartisan origins and potential negative impacts of Congressional rollbacks.

Peoria, Arizona, shares safety tips for monsoon season, advising shelter-seeking during storms, securing loose items, and avoiding driving through flooded roads.

The Gilbert Town Council has approved a financial plan to enhance infrastructure, public safety, and community spaces, including the Water Tower Plaza and Gilbert Advocacy Center, while also maintaining fiscal responsibility.

All 55 US attorneys general agree to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis.

Arizona's Pinal County, with Casa Grande and Queen Creek, urge Congress to sustain advanced manufacturing tax credits, citing significant economic gains and job creation from companies like LG Energy Solution and Lucid Motors.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 71-year-old Erlinda Lopez in Phoenix, whose medical condition may cause confusion. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue shorts.

Ivanka Koleva was sentenced to 20 years for second-degree murder of her husband, with attempts to hide the crime and her children's suspicions leading to her arrest.

Flagstaff and Coconino County offer free environmental assessments for properties through a $1.5 million EPA Brownfields grant, targeting redevelopment in Northern Arizona by facilitating the transformation of underused sites.