Flagstaff City Council ended its contract with Flock Safety, aiming to dismantle the license plate recording technology, with camera removal scheduled by February 5 as confirmed by the company.

ADOT opened new truck parking at Sunset Point Rest Area on I-17, adding 19 spaces to help alleviate the parking shortage for commercial vehicles. This is part of a statewide plan to add hundreds of truck parking spaces.

Maricopa is considering a major real estate development proposal by Dozerland, LLC for high-density residential zoning and a Planned Area Development on a 150.86-acre site. Public meetings are scheduled to discuss the plans.

Surprise, Arizona, offers a series of free cultural events in February, including a local band competition, a community mural workshop, an outdoor sketching tour, and a live music event at Asante Library.

Federal agents raided 14 Zipps restaurants in Phoenix, alleging illegal hiring and identity fraud, led by Diego Gonzalez-Rosales. The year-long probe resulted in several charges and the detainment of 39 unauthorized workers.

Arizona State Representative Ralph Heap introduces House Bill 2975 to suspend the "Solar Scores" map, aiming to redistribute land use favorably between solar, housing, and mining developments.

Senator Gallego introduced the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act, aimed at improving U.S. water storage and drought response, supported by Senators Padilla and Kelly.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has requested an additional $2.85 million from the JLBC for election readiness, emphasizing the need for cybersecurity and operational efficiency to ensure a secure 2026 election cycle.

Franklin Arnett Clifton from Arizona received the death penalty for a deadly 2014 drive-by shooting that killed one woman and severely wounded another.

Senator Ruben Gallego introduces the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act to improve drought resilience through enhanced water storage infrastructure, supported by Senators Padilla and Kelly.

Senators introduced the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act to enhance federal funding for diverse water projects aimed at improving drought preparedness, focusing on infrastructure resilience and water availability.

A newly filed Arizona bill would tighten licensing, inspections and fines for sober‑living homes after reporting showed a multi‑billion fraud and human harms. Lawmakers and advocates are divided on whether fines alone will fix the problem.

Phoenix-area Zipps Sports Grills resumed business after immigration raids resulted in over 35 arrests for alleged identity fraud and immigration violations. The operations have sparked concerns among customers over ICE's aggressive tactics.