The Supreme Court is considering the future of Arizona's rural internet and phone access as Attorney General Mayes leads an effort to preserve the Universal Service Fund.

Scottsdale inaugurates Mayor Lisa Borowsky and new City Council members, who vow to commit to the city's future during a ceremony at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Ann O'Brien was elected vice mayor of Phoenix after a 7-1 vote, with a focus on public safety and economic development. Her tenure has involved addressing critical city issues. Mayor Gallego looks forward to working together on city initiatives.

Phoenix is considering a sales tax increase to address a budget shortfall, with a 0.5% rise potentially affecting prices minimally. Public input is encouraged through the FundPHX tool.

Phoenix appoints Ciara Maerowitz as its first Chief Privacy Officer, highlighting her extensive experience in global privacy and regulatory compliance to strengthen data protection efforts.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security has published a notice inviting public input on draft rules revisions for Developmental Disabilities Programs, including adding Down syndrome as a qualifying condition.

Volunteers in Maricopa are preparing for the annual Point-In-Time count to assess the local homeless population, with results informing policy and funding applications.

Senator Mark Kelly comments on the Gaza ceasefire agreement, hopeful it will end violence and facilitate humanitarian aid, while maintaining support for Israel's defense against terrorism.

Governor Katie Hobbs has allocated $17.2 million from the SAFE initiative to enhance border security and combat the fentanyl crisis, supporting Arizona law enforcement efforts.

Arizona's Governor's Office is seeking AI experts to join an AI Steering Committee for policy development and the responsible deployment of AI technology.

Maricopa County's new Sheriff Jerry Sheridan gets a custom cowboy hat and vows to address the sheriff's department's backlog of internal affairs cases to end federal oversight.

Senator Mark Kelly questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth about alleged past misconduct, including professional intoxication and harassment-related settlements, during a Senate hearing.

Senators Kelly and Duckworth questioned Peter Hegseth’s readiness to be Secretary of Defense, highlighting his lack of experience and past issues in an op-ed.