Environmental activists delivered over 17,000 signatures to Arizona Governor Hobbs to demand the closure of Pinyon Plain mine near the Grand Canyon, citing groundwater preservation concerns.

Arizona faces criticism over its $16.1 billion state budget plan, with disputes over opioid settlement fund reallocation and reduced investments in water infrastructure and education.

Prescott Valley Town Council unanimously approved its FY24-25 budget of over $210 million, focusing on conservative financial management and aligning with its Vision 2024 strategic initiative.

The newly-established AI and Election Security Advisory Committee in Arizona, led by Chris Cummiskey and Gowri Ramachanran, aims to enhance election security through AI applications.

Lake Havasu City announces its Primary Election on July 30, 2024, to elect three Councilmembers, with voter registration ending on July 1 and early voting from July 3-26.

Coconino County Board approves FY25 Budget focused on public health, flood control, and forest restoration; involves minor property tax reduction and potential library tax increase.

Republican candidates debated for Maricopa County Sheriff, where Frank Milstead, Jerry Sheridan, and Mike Crawford outlined their visions to succeed interim Sheriff Russ Skinner after Paul Penzone's resignation.

Pinal County successfully completed the required Logic and Accuracy test, overseen by the Arizona Secretary of State's Office, ensuring the voting equipment's readiness for the upcoming primary election.

Arizona voters must request a mail-in ballot by July 19 for the July 30 primary if they can't vote in person. Requests can be made online or by phone.

Chandler, Arizona, introduces new laws to curb unruly gatherings and ban minors from possessing brass knuckles, with potential fines and jail time for violators.

An audit of Scottsdale's IAM systems revealed significant security flaws, including an excess of privileged accounts and inconsistent multi-factor authentication.

Valley Metro area's public transit gets a $15.9 million federal grant to extend the streetcar network in Mesa, as announced by Representative Greg Stanton. The RAISE grant will fund design and environmental work for the expansion.

AG Mayes joins other attorneys general to support the FTC’s action against Intuit’s misleading TurboTax ads, urging a court to uphold the FTC's ban on such advertising.