Australian Embassy officials visited Pima County to discuss trade and investment opportunities in industries like energy and aerospace, aiming to strengthen economic ties with the U.S.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety launched a podcast, "Seven Points," to offer insights into the lives of its personnel and to potentially attract new recruits.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs reports progress in combating drug trafficking, noting Task Force SAFE's seizure of over 6 million fentanyl pills and 1,400 pounds of drugs since July 2024.

Arizona Representatives Nguyen and Bliss urge AG Mayes to review Sedona's gun ordinance, claiming it violates state law by restricting firearms on trails.

Steve Montenegro has appointed Rep. Neal Carter as Speaker Pro Tempore and other chairs for Arizona's 57th Legislature, aiming to push a conservative agenda.

Kari Lake settled a defamation suit with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Details of the settlement are undisclosed, but the lawsuit arose from Lake's unfounded election fraud claims.

Democrat Ruben Gallego won Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Latino senator for the state and securing a Democratic hold in a traditionally Republican area.

Arizona's AG Kris Mayes advises cities to ensure labor negotiations with unions comply with state law after the Gilmore v. Gallego ruling by the state Supreme Court.

Governor Hobbs' committee in Arizona finalizes a report on school facility enhancements, focusing on safety, maintenance, and improved learning environments.

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.