Gilbert, Arizona's Town Council intends to keep the property tax rate steady for the next year, with funds going towards bond debt. Public hearings are scheduled for citizen input before the final vote.

Dan Diaz has been appointed as the new Constable for Maricopa County's McDowell Mountain Justice Precinct, affirmed by the local Board of Supervisors.

The U.S. Senate passed the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act to improve wildfire suppression from the air, with bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the House.

Arizona lawmakers debate a Stolen Valor bill to increase penalties for lying about military service, with the House passing it and the Senate considering it amid contention and concerns over free speech.

Mesa and HUD observe Fair Housing Month, marking the Fair Housing Act's anniversary and Mesa's commitment to fighting housing discrimination and supporting housing opportunities through funding programs.

Arizona's AG Kris Mayes secured a Consent Decree with Turner Mining Group to address sex-based hostility and wrongful termination of a female employee.

Daniel Coxworth is appointed as Casa Grande's new Planning and Development Director, replacing the retiring Paul Tice.

Coconino County is seeking a new Superior Court judge, inviting public input on four candidates before interviews on May 1. Details for submitting opinions are available online, with the Governor to receive a shortlist after evaluations.

Arizona's House joins a coalition suing the NRC for restrictive regulations on advanced nuclear technology deployment, like SMRs, aiming to facilitate energy innovation.

Arizona enacts HB2114, a law toughening penalties for those over 21 convicted of sexual conduct with 15-17-year-olds, changing it from a class 6 to a class 4 felony, with bipartisan support.

Arizona Republicans, led by Rep. David Marshall, are urging Interior Secretary Burgum to stop the shutdown of coal plants, claiming energy independence and job preservation. They cite Trump-era executive orders in their push to reactivate old plants.

Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes HB2012, which aimed to prevent mandatory administration of EUA products. Rep. Nick Kupper criticizes the decision, emphasizing individual rights, while Hobbs cites public health concerns.

Senator Ruben Gallego supports the bipartisan Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, which aims to allocate $1 billion for repairs and upgrades in federally impacted school districts.