Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has appointed Kelsey Jahntz as Deputy Chief of Staff, Robyn Poole as General Counsel, and Daniel Tilleman as Deputy General Counsel to enhance the GOP staff.

Senators, led by Ruben Gallego, urge HHS and OMB to address delays in Head Start funding, citing a GAO report on potential Impoundment Control Act violations and the impact on communities.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced $750,000 in grants to support veteran services, including tackling veteran homelessness, as part of the Homes for Heroes initiative.

Arizona's bipartisan congressional delegation is advocating for increased rural health support, seeking fair federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program to address local challenges.

Casa Grande libraries host events including a Thanksgiving puppet show, app session, blood drive, and movie activity, plus regular programs like game sessions and craft clubs.

Queen Creek has updated its special event permit process, requiring organizers to use the Eproval system for events impacting traffic, needing a liquor license, or involving large-scale sound systems.

Two men were killed in separate shootings in north Phoenix. Craig Poorthunder was arrested for one murder, while the second case, involving victim Kevin Mitchell, remains under investigation. Police seek information from the public.

Brock Purdy returned from injury, leading the 49ers to a win over the Cardinals with three touchdown passes, while George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey also shined.

Arizona families struggle with SNAP delays post-government shutdown, impacting individuals like Phoenix mother Marzia Munari. Emergency aid from GiveDirectly helps other affected families.

A significant crash closed eastbound I-8 near Yuma, causing extensive delays; westbound traffic was unaffected. The road has since reopened, and there are no details on injuries.

The Chandler City Council approves $175 million in bonds for infrastructure improvements, funded by property taxes without expected rate hikes, including park enhancements and street upgrades.

Prescribed burns on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation by the BIA and the White Mountain Apache Tribe aim to reduce wildfire risk and enhance ecosystem health, treating 13,825 acres across various units.

Sen. Gallego urges HHS to release $4 billion in LIHEAP funds to help low-income households with winter heating costs, as heating expenses are expected to rise.