Queen Creek Town Council honored 26 residents who completed the Citizen Leadership Institute, recognizing their efforts in learning about local governance.

Queen Creek Town Council considers a 15% water rate increase to fund supply improvements, with an online calculator for residents to estimate their new bills.

An 8-year-old girl died after a multi-vehicle crash on Loop 202 in Chandler; she was extricated from the wreck but succumbed to her injuries. No other injuries were reported, and lanes have since reopened.

Councilmember Gloria Solorio attended the NALEO Policy Institute to discuss economic mobility for Latinas, alongside 70 Latino policymakers in Los Angeles.

Arizona lawmakers oppose proposed staffing cuts at the Phoenix VA, concerned about negative impacts on veterans' care.

Arizona's HB2330 law, championed by Julie Willoughby, allows residents with communication disabilities to voluntarily disclose these to ADOT for safer police interactions.

Phoenix is facing extreme heat with temperatures hitting the triple digits, breezy conditions, and only slight night-time cooling expected in the coming days.

Attorney General Mayes and a coalition secured a preliminary court order to block a Trump administration Executive Order that sought to dissolve IMLS, MBDA, and FMCS. The agencies are crucial for libraries, minority businesses, and labor resolution.

Jacob Johnson has been appointed as Scottsdale's permanent Emergency Manager after serving as Acting Emergency Manager and earning the Certified Emergency Manager designation.

Senator Gallego criticizes VA Secretary Collins for harmful changes to the VA, including staff layoffs that endanger veterans' care and suicide prevention programs.

Senators collaborate on a bipartisan bill to tackle youth drug use through PSAs and contests, enhancing the DOJ's COSSUP to help communities educate teens on substance risks. The initiative has broad support for its preventive approach.

Arizona's DES introduced the Bright Futures AZ Scholarship, funded by the American Rescue Plan, to help early childhood educators with child care costs for their own children.

Apolinar Altamirano, who killed a store clerk in 2015 and was serving 38 years, died in prison; cause under investigation. His case had sparked debate over immigration.