Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes criticized the state governor and legislature for risking the mishandling of $1.14 billion from the One Arizona Agreement meant for the opioid crisis.

The City of Casa Grande received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its exceptional budgeting that met high proficiency in key areas.

Independent voters in Arizona can participate in the primary election by requesting a ballot from either party and registering by July 1. There's also a civic engagement comic book aimed at youth released by Clean Elections.

The Arizona House passed a new budget for FY25 that addresses a $1.5 billion deficit with no use of the rainy-day fund, while reinforcing the universal ESA program with reforms for increased accountability.

Arizona's legislature passed a budget for the 2025 fiscal year, addressing a $1.4 billion deficit. The budget emphasizes school choice protections and includes changes to the ESA program. Controversy arose over the use of opioid settlement funds.

Dr. Jill Biden targets senior voters in Arizona, while President Biden attends the G7 and meets the Pope. Trump campaigns in Detroit despite pending charges, and RFK Jr. struggles with ballot access.

Arizona state troopers, including Jeffrey Hawkins, oppose legislation allowing heavier trucks on U.S. highways, citing increased dangers and stretched resources.

The Navajo Nation celebrated the acquisition of Goulding's Lodge in Monument Valley, with estimated revenues of $22-$31 million and a $59.5 million purchase price.

Tombstone City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Home Rule Option, granting the city autonomy to set its own spending limits rather than following state-imposed budget constraints.

Rep. Ruben Gallego voted against the FY 2025 NDAA after amendments, including one limiting military abortion access, were added. He criticized the changes as extreme and detrimental to service members.

The Board of Supervisors discussed public safety, clarified property tax assessment procedures, tabled human resources debate, and held a private session on contract and litigation issues.

Casa Grande's Primary Election for Mayor and three Council seats is on July 30, 2024, as announced by the City Clerk. Voting is from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the voter registration deadline is July 1.

Chandler's City Council approves the purchase of four TruNarc handheld drug analyzers for their police department, with a $152,527 grant from Arizona, enhancing drug identification efforts.