Pinal County's "287(g)" agreement with DHS was voided for lack of Board of Supervisors approval, encroaching on the Sheriff's duties and unauthorized fund use.

Queen Creek inaugurated the Gail A. Barney Public Safety Support Facility to improve emergency response, repurposing a former sports complex for police and fire department use.

The Arizona Attorney General is challenging the ACC over the approval of a secretive energy deal between TEP and Beale Infrastructure Group, citing a lack of transparency and accountability.

Arizona State Representative David Marshall introduces HB 2918 and HB 2915, aiming to increase property tax contributions from renewable energy projects to local communities.

Arizona Rep. Wilmeth proposes HCR 2005 to set a fixed end date of April 30 for legislative sessions, aiming to respect the part-time nature of the legislature and reduce extended sessions.

A teen girl died after being hit by a vehicle in west Phoenix; impairment suspected but unconfirmed. She wasn’t using a crosswalk, and no charges filed yet.

A Senate bill to name Phoenix’s Loop 202 for Charlie Kirk cleared committee and now moves to the full Arizona Senate, prompting debate over naming rules and existing memorials.

Valley hospitals are reporting higher-than-normal flu and RSV cases that are filling pediatric units and straining bed capacity.

Arizona's ombudsman office handled roughly 9,300 cases last year and is on pace to top 10,000 as DES-related complaints about SNAP, medical and unemployment benefits surge. The governor has moved $7.5M to speed processing.

Rep. Quang Nguyen introduced Arizona House Bill 2763 for legislative oversight on the closing of public shooting ranges, aiming to safeguard facilities like Ben Avery Shooting Facility from closure without proper process.

The District of Arizona charged 136 individuals with immigration offenses, including 76 with re-entry after deportation and 39 for first-time illegal entry, with 21 facing smuggling charges.

Arizona Rep. Leo Biasiucci introduced HB 2839 to prevent local taxes on SNAP- and WIC-eligible food items, aligning with Governor Hobbs' tax relief goals.

Mesa PD took over the city's park rangers after a misconduct probe revealed racist practices and mishandling of evidence. Leadership resigned, and reforms including body cameras are being implemented.