Chairman Livingston criticized Governor Hobbs for Arizona's $350M shortfall, praising Treasurer Yee for transparency and blaming the governor for budget mismanagement.

Arizona advances a bill to reduce phone use in schools, with State Rep. Pingerelli leading the effort. The bill aims to focus learning by limiting devices and received unanimous committee approval.

The Arizona House Commerce Committee unanimously passed HB2683 requiring physical stores to accept cash payments, aimed at preventing discrimination against the unbanked.

Casa Grande partners with DocuPet to offer digital pet licensing and a 24/7 lost pet recovery service, streamlining registration and increasing the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners.

Phoenix honors African American explorer Matthew Henson with an affordable housing project established in the 1940s, which was renovated in 2001 to include various community amenities.

Spring Training begins on February 21st in Surprise, Arizona, with a game between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, which implements a cashless policy and clear bag rule.

A suspect targeted homeless people in a shooting at Mitchell Park, Tempe, resulting in two critically injured. Aaron Sussex was arrested; the motive is unclear.

A woman and her dog perished in a house fire in Sun City, with firefighters unable to save them despite a swift response. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Maricopa's Community Support Specialist, Jim DeVenezia, offers aid beyond usual police duties by pooling resources for initiatives like the Angel Tree program and managing volunteer efforts such as the "You Are Not Alone" (YANA) initiative.

Arizona's Attorney General and the FTC sued John Deere for allegedly maintaining an unlawful repair monopoly, hindering farmers' right to equipment repair.

Phoenix is introducing its first Bus Rapid Transit corridor and seeks public input on its design, with community workshops and online resources available for residents to share their thoughts.

Attorney General Mayes criticizes the Trump administration's actions as authoritarian, vowing to challenge them in court and uphold democratic processes.

Phoenix's weather forecast includes a sunny day at 64°F, a partly sunny Thursday with potential showers at night, likely showers on Friday, and a sunny weekend with temperatures around 69-74°F. Washington's Birthday will be partly sunny at 76°F.