Senator Mark Kelly opposed tax cuts for the wealthy during a Senate budget debate, stressing the need to protect Medicaid and SNAP, and presented an amendment targeting those earning over $100 million.

The Arizona Public Defender's Association held a meeting in Pinal County to discuss industry trends and the new features of the county's public defense facilities, including a practice courtroom.

Pinal County hosted a CAP Board Meeting to discuss the management of water from the Colorado River, with Supervisor Miller recognizing the severe sustainability challenges.

Arizona Supreme Court upheld the Legislative Council's impartial analysis of the Arizona Abortion Access Act Initiative, supporting the use of the term "unborn human being" in alignment with state law.

Senator Mark Kelly hosted a hearing highlighting challenges veterans face after being fired from federal roles by Elon Musk and Donald Trump, impacting their lives and job prospects.

Senators introduce the Driving Forward Act to address the national school bus driver shortage by exempting new drivers from the "Under-the-Hood" CDL testing requirement, aiming to streamline the certification process.

Governor Katie Hobbs criticized the Arizona Senate for not confirming her Board of Regents appointee, Liz Archuleta, emphasizing the loss to higher education.

Avondale to install a HAWK signal at El Mirage and Pima Roads to improve pedestrian safety; construction may cause traffic delays starting April 7, 2025.

Two women are charged with stealing over $4,500 in goods from an Ulta Beauty store, while two other women are accused of thefts totaling over $350,000 from various Ulta locations.

An 18-year-old was arrested for the murder of a man during a drug and gun sale in Mesa. The suspect's vehicle and social media activity helped police link him to the scene.

A Tucson man was arrested on manslaughter charges after his dogs fatally attacked a man. The victim died from his injuries, and the dogs were known to be aggressive.

The Apache Trail in Arizona will have closures due to an $18 million paving project on State Route 88, impacting travel near the Theodore Roosevelt Dam.

Phoenix's weather forecast shows a week of sunny days with rising temperatures from 72 to 98 degrees by next Thursday. Nights remain cooler in the mid-50s.