Cochise County election officials are slowly processing ballots, urging calm and patience as thousands remain to be verified and counted. Updates are provided daily.

Election officials in Cochise County are carefully counting votes post-Election Day, urging public patience as results are tallied. A total of 40,336 ballots have been counted, with further updates expected each evening.

Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan group are urging the FCC to strengthen the Robocall Mitigation Database to close loopholes exploited by scammers. They propose stricter data submissions, validation checks, and penalties for non-compliance.

Arizona launches the Future48 Workforce Accelerator at GateWay Community College to train workers for the semiconductor industry, supported by a $13 million investment and federal funds.

Chandler city officials tentatively approved ordinance changes to align with new state laws, affecting Final Plat approvals, housing options, residential zoning applications, and allowing more chickens in backyards.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plans to create an AI Steering Committee to boost technology and transportation in the state, focusing on AI and advanced air mobility.

The San Carlos Apache Tribe has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the July Watch Fire, providing financial support to jobless tribal members.

Coconino County reports a high voter turnout for the November 5th election and anticipates a recount in two close races, following state laws for margins within 0.5%. The final results await official confirmation after meticulous review procedures.

Coconino County intensifies wildfire risk reduction via new partnerships, including mechanical thinning on Observatory Mesa and future projects with The Nature Conservancy in the Flagstaff region.

Phoenix City Council has approved a $60 million plan to increase shade in the city by planting trees and building shade structures to counteract rising temperatures.

Chandler has approved a contract for multi-language translation technology services with TranslateLive, LLC, providing access to over 200 languages to improve inclusivity and communication.

The Peoria Police Department received a $176,626 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to combat DUIs and enhance traffic safety efforts.

Phoenix offices are closed for Thanksgiving, affecting waste collection, transit, and other services, with pickups rescheduled and some facilities shut. Public transit operates on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day.