Tolleson Superintendent Jeremy Calles filed a defamation suit against Rep. Matt Gress, saying public criticism over a $25M leaseback cost him consulting work and damaged his reputation.

Arizona Supreme Court upheld Chandler's 2002 water deal with RWCD, a ruling officials say could end about $1.7M a year in RWCD property taxes paid without water.

Phoenix’s City Council will discuss Colorado River cuts and the city’s water plans in a live policy session Tuesday. The meeting will stream on Phoenix Channel 11 and phoenix.gov.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled third‑party communications can be harassment when meant to cause harm, vacating a lower court decision in a parental protective‑order dispute.

Glendale was billed roughly $493K after the Charlie Kirk memorial; police overtime made up most of the tab. Officials say venue operators were billed and records show the city was later reimbursed.

EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė visited Phoenix for a circular‑economy forum as Arizona exported $9.8B to the EU in 2025 and leaders discussed recycling, chips and critical minerals.

Mayor Kate Gallego blasted the White House budget as Phoenix approved nearly $8M for housing and shelter projects tied to HOME and CDBG grants.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says threats and AI-generated misinformation targeting her family and staff have been reported to law enforcement amid heightened debate over the Iran war.

A Senate panel narrowly advanced Ruby Dhillon‑Williams' nomination to lead the Arizona Department of Housing as lawmakers pressed the agency over a 2023 $2 million fraud finding and audit recommendations.

A Republican lawmaker says a woman may accuse Sen. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct; Gallego's office calls the reports conspiracy theories.

Paradise Valley Unified moved an invited Erika Kirk appearance off campus and to after‑school hours amid parental safety concerns and recent security warnings.

Chandler plans to bring 911 ambulance transports in‑house, budgeting vehicles and staff and seeking state approval as it prepares to run its own ambulance service.

A $7 million agreement with APS combines payments, bill credits and new temperature‑based rules aimed at preventing heat‑related shutoffs for Arizona customers.