Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin backed Sheriff Jerry Sheridan’s comments on ICE and urged peaceful, law-abiding protest as tensions over federal enforcement simmer in Phoenix.

Upcoming Peoria City Council and Planning Commission meetings announced, with location changes due to City Hall renovations broadcasted via various platforms.

Public school enrollment in Arizona has fallen by nearly 84,000 over the decade while roughly 4,200 teaching positions remain vacant ahead of Superintendent Tom Horne’s address. Districts are closing campuses and lawmakers are eyeing funding fixes.

A Senate resolution would send a ban on photo enforcement to voters, putting Paradise Valley's decades-old traffic cameras at risk. The move reopens a safety and local-control fight.

Protests escalate in Phoenix against ICE, with activists and community members expressing their concerns, particularly following the detention of day laborers and a shooting incident involving an ICE agent.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs proposes a $17.7 billion budget relying on federal border reimbursements and increased sports betting taxes, amid skepticism from Republicans about the plan's viability.

Tempe will hold a public hearing Thursday on a proposal to require bars and restaurants to offer drink‑spiking test kits and safety tools. City leaders say rebates could offset costs.

Arizona Republican leaders criticize Governor Hobbs' budget, suspecting hidden tax hikes and fiscal irresponsibility amidst escalating tensions with Legislature.

Sophie Stern and Tysen Woodward received the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award from Arizona for their work in civil rights, civic engagement, and voter education.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs introduces a tax cut proposal aimed at helping the middle class, including exempting overtime and increasing deductions. She criticizes Republicans for not supporting the plan.

Arizona's ADCRR has implemented new limits on commissary purchases for inmates to improve inventory management, effective January 12, with potential future adjustments.

Flagstaff awards sustainability grants to local projects enhancing climate resilience, energy, and waste management, including transportation for the homeless and upcycling bike programs.

A federal bill from Rep. Juan Ciscomani would open grants for charter school facilities, sharpening a funding fight between Arizona districts and charters.