Noel Campbell, 84, a Prescott native and three-term former state representative, died days after a motorcycle crash on I‑10, his family said.

Mayor Chip Wilson is set to deliver a historical State of the City address in Apache Junction on February 25, 2026, marking his final speech as mayor.

Arizona's House Health and Human Services Committee discusses six bills to reform Medicaid and improve rural healthcare, aligning with federal H.R. 1, amid rising costs and calls for sustainability.

Coconino County is seeking 500 election workers for upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of volunteers in the democratic process on Help America Vote Day.

A Capitol standoff over whether and how Arizona should adopt federal tax changes could force early filers to amend returns; the state revenue department lays out options.

Hugh Lytle, founder of Equality Health and a former ASU quarterback, announced an independent run for Arizona governor, adding a health‑care outsider to the 2026 field.

Officials from Arizona to Washington state demand an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with strong condemnation of ICE actions.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs heads to Washington, D.C. for pivotal talks on the Colorado River's future amid potential federal intervention and expiring water agreements.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes' remarks on ICE and "Stand Your Ground" laws sparked calls for her resignation, with critics saying her words could endanger ICE agents. Mayes defended her stance on constitutional rights and legal standards.

Protests erupted in Phoenix against ICE following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol in Minneapolis, with community members demanding ICE "stay out of the Valley" and a wave of student walkouts occurring in solidarity.

Arizona faith leaders held vigils in Phoenix and Tucson, showing solidarity with Minneapolis protesters and resisting ICE's immigration enforcement policies.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes called DOJ’s demand for unredacted voter files “blackmail,” and says he’ll fight rather than hand over sensitive data. The dispute sets up a high‑stakes legal battle over voter privacy.

Tensions rise in Minnesota after AG Bondi's alleged offer to pull ICE in exchange for voter data, with critics accusing DOJ of blackmail and undermining democracy.