Maricopa County says Scottsdale Unified shut the public out of closure talks — again, right before the board's October 6 vote.

Fontes warned Kolodin a repeated cartel accusation would become a personal problem. Prop 144 and mail voting split the two sharply.

Three Arizona governments say a new law forces them to pay exonerees without any say in court. Eleven claimants are already lined up.