Arizona Rep. Leo Biasiucci introduced HB 2395 to encourage public schools to increase physical activity among students, allowing schools to display a fitness designation on annual report cards.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap criticized the Board of Supervisors for unprofessional behavior during a budget presentation, highlighting the ongoing legal dispute between his office and the Board.

City Winery signed a lease for a 30,000-square-foot venue at The Sydney near Loop 101, bringing a winery, restaurant and live-music venue to Scottsdale's 101 corridor.

Prosecutors dismissed a first-degree murder charge in a high-profile Phoenix cold case after an arrest tied to a facial-recognition match unraveled, prompting new scrutiny of the tool.

Arizona Senator Farnsworth's bill, SB 1026, aims to ease bureaucratic processes for alternative education, benefiting both nontraditional learning environments and students.

Arizona Senate Republicans, led by Senator Finchem, have pushed forward SB 1095 to ban irreversible gender transition procedures for minors, stirring debate over transgender youth healthcare rights.

Senator Mark Kelly urges President Trump to address high housing costs in Arizona, criticizing administration policies for exacerbating the crisis and advocating for solutions like the ROAD and HOPE for Homeownership Acts.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is coming to North Peoria: permits are filed for a Lake Pleasant Towne Center location, with construction set to begin in March and an opening expected in late May or early June.

A state WARN notice shows Benchmark Electronics will cut 65 positions at its Phoenix manufacturing site, activating rapid-response support for affected workers.

A Phoenix man faces child sex trafficking and related charges after prosecutors say a 14-year-old was rescued from a motel room in a notorious prostitution corridor.

A Gilbert brunch spot and a Phoenix Chinese restaurant showed up on this week’s Dirty Dining list after Maricopa County inspections. Here’s what to know and where to check the full reports.

Velocity Retail Group has opened leasing at SanTan Crossing, a 20–21 acre restaurant and retail site at Loop 202 and Williams Field Road in Gilbert. The project is being marketed to upscale restaurants and national retailers.

Maricopa County reports measles transmission, with three cases identified and potential for undetected spread. Health officials emphasize vaccination and symptom vigilance.