Senator Gallego criticizes VA Secretary Collins for harmful changes to the VA, including staff layoffs that endanger veterans' care and suicide prevention programs.

Governor Hobbs vetoed a bill aimed at giving local control over groundwater management in rural Arizona, opposing a measure that would decentralize authority from the state to local councils.

Senators collaborate on a bipartisan bill to tackle youth drug use through PSAs and contests, enhancing the DOJ's COSSUP to help communities educate teens on substance risks. The initiative has broad support for its preventive approach.

The Cochise County Jail District Board approved a resolution to hold a November election seeking voter approval for a jail construction and financing excise tax.

The Surprise City Council has proposed a FY2026 Tentative Budget prioritizing law enforcement, transportation, and community amenities, including 83 new full-time positions and capital improvement projects.

Governor Katie Hobbs appoints student Felipe Garcia to the Arizona Board of Regents, recognizing his academic achievements and community engagement. Garcia will represent student interests during his two-year term.

AZ Attorney General Mayes and 19 other AGs sue Trump administration over HHS restructuring that includes job cuts and program closures, threatening public health.

Arizona AG Mayes launches a webpage to expose social media companies' links to illegal activities, emphasizing their role in drug trafficking and related crimes.

Maricopa County officials debate election integrity, rejecting a plan to automatically send ballots to all voters, but approving other measures for the CD-7 election.

Arizona's HB2388, sponsored by Rep. David Marshall, increases legal protections for anonymous crime tipsters, aiming to maintain the confidentiality of their identities and encourage public participation in crime reporting.

Chandler City Council plans to lower its primary property tax rate for the 10th year in a row in the fiscal year 2025-26, maintaining services without compromising finances.

The City of Maricopa announces a public hearing on May 6, 2025, for discussion on a proposed 0.5% tax increase, with implementation possibly starting October 1, 2025.

A coalition of 18 states, led by Arizona AG Kris Mayes, is suing the Trump Administration for halting wind energy development, claiming it violates federal law and undermines clean energy goals.