Phoenix council will discuss a transparency plan Tuesday as activists press officials after recent federal enforcement and a DHS warehouse purchase.

State auditors flagged nine Arizona districts as highest financial risk while nine more approach that threshold. Local systems from Isaac to Scottsdale face cuts and possible closures.

State lawmakers condemned coordinated teacher 'sick‑outs' that closed Tucson campuses, and say they are drafting rules to keep classrooms open after widespread ICE‑related protests.

Dozens of Phoenix workers packed a state hearing to demand enforceable heat protections, saying voluntary guidance won’t stop people from collapsing on the job.

A Payson legal secretary sued Gila County after being fired over a private Facebook post about Charlie Kirk's killing, arguing his firing violated his First Amendment rights.

House Bill 2110 would allow a member of any Arizona school governing body to pray aloud during meetings, clearing committees and drawing warnings from church‑state advocates.

The Arizona House advanced HB 2022 on Feb. 3, 2026 — a bill that would move the state primary to late July and adjust cure and observer rules in election law. The measure now heads to the Senate.

Sixty‑five Arizona business leaders urged Gov. Katie Hobbs to rethink plans to eliminate data‑center tax breaks and add a water fee, warning it could chill investment. Lawmakers now face competing pressure from industry and water advocates.

Gilbert officials are weighing up to a 25% water-and-waste rate increase as residents at a February open house voiced concerns about rising bills and transparency. The council will vote after a second public session.

The Arizona House has hired outside counsel to probe claims that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration steered special foster‑care payments to a major donor. The move adds a legislative review to ongoing criminal and county inquiries.

A new Arizona bill would make allowing minors at drag performances a Class 4 felony and bar children from venues where shows are held.

Chandler City Council approves upgrades for Lindsay Road, including additional lanes, bike paths, and improved safety features, set to begin in spring.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins a coalition of 21 attorneys general opposing DOJ's demands on Minnesota, considering them overreaches into state sovereignty and voter data.