Jacob Johnson has been appointed as Scottsdale's permanent Emergency Manager after serving as Acting Emergency Manager and earning the Certified Emergency Manager designation.

Buckeye city gained a AAA Bond Rating from Fitch Ratings and plans to issue $75 million in bonds for street and public safety improvements, confirmed by voters in the November 2024 Election.

Surprise City Council reappoints Presiding Judge Louis Frank Dominguez and Associate Judge Catherine A. Gaudreau for another four years starting July 1.

The Arizona House passed HB2112, aiming to protect minors from online adult content by requiring age verification. The bill awaits the governor’s approval.

Senators Gallego and Cramer introduced the bipartisan Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, addressing the national appraiser shortage affecting home buyers, especially in rural and tribal areas.

Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes an Arizona bill to prevent Medicaid fraud; House Majority Leader Michael Carbone criticizes the decision, citing the need to close loopholes and perform frequent eligibility checks.

Senator Mark Kelly opposed Trump administration's VA budget cuts and potential layoffs of veteran federal employees, emphasizing the betrayal of veterans.

Arizona lawmakers oppose cuts to the Phoenix VA, warning of negative effects on veteran care. They cite potential staffing reductions and urge the VA Secretary to reconsider, referencing the PACT Act's implications for local veterans.

Phoenix has honored Mary Rose Wilcox with a ceremonial street sign, "The Mary Rose Wilcox Way", celebrating her as a local political figure and community contributor.

Mayor Freeman's first State of the City address for Mesa outlines the "Elevate Mesa" plan for growth, focusing on safety, business support, and urban renewal without primary taxes.

Attorney General Mayes won a court order to restore billions in education funds for low-income and unhoused students cut by the Department of Education.

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.