The City Clerk certified 16 candidates for four Phoenix council seats; District 4’s eight‑candidate field is the most crowded and could decide the council’s balance. Important deadlines run through mid‑July and early October.

The Arizona Supreme Court said attorney‑client communications stay protected when their dominant purpose is legal advice — even if they touch alleged crimes. The ruling could change privilege fights in Phoenix and across Arizona.

A ProPublica investigation found states are routing billions into private‑school programs with limited oversight. Local cases in Florida and Arizona show how quickly taxpayer dollars can follow.

Maricopa County’s Board unanimously approved a rule July 15 banning employees from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The county says the policy covers roughly 10,000 staff and allows dismissal or law‑enforcement referral.

Civil‑rights groups sued in federal court to block Section 5 of Prop 314, saying it would let Arizona enforce a state deportation scheme that conflicts with federal law. The judge could rule this week.

Apache County will stop printing Spanish translations on paper ballots and shift bilingual help to in‑person vote centers, a move voting advocates say could limit mail‑ballot access for Spanish speakers.

Turning Point Action COO Tyler Bowyer taunted Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen on X, asking “Can you speak English?” Nguyen fired back and the exchange drew sharp local attention.

Phoenix‑area municipal leaders say the state’s water bank hasn’t clarified how much underground Colorado River water they’ll be allowed to recover when rules change. A special AWBA meeting is set for Tuesday, July 7.

Arizona’s highest court sided with State Farm, ruling insurers can bar "stacking" of multiple UIM policies when policy language tracks state law. The decision reshapes recovery options after a wreck.

Scottsdale council will decide whether Old Town Tavern can open its expanded space after a zoning dispute over dozens of required parking spots. The owner says in‑lieu fees and licensing changes are forcing a rework.

Phoenix City Council approved about $800,000 in two settlements tied to police and fire lawsuits. The payouts were approved without public comment.

Chandler Councilman OD Harris filed notices of claim against Chandler and Scottsdale, alleging malicious targeting tied to a 2024 sign investigation and seeking $5M.

The Arizona Supreme Court backed the voter‑approved Voters’ Right to Know Act in a 4‑3 decision, keeping donor‑disclosure rules in force while leaving limited legal challenges alive.