In December, U.S. Border Patrol arrests at the Mexico border hit a record high of 249,785, with a decrease in early January. Mexican and Venezuelan nationals led the arrests. The Tucson sector reported the most apprehensions.

Workers at a Phoenix Trulieve Cannabis cultivation site voted 37-4 to unionize, a first in Arizona cannabis agriculture, potentially joining UFCW Local 99.

Gina Swoboda becomes the new chair of the Arizona Republican Party after Jeff DeWit resigns following a scandalous audio leak involving Kari Lake. Swoboda is a strong Trump supporter.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs sets a two-week deadline for the University of Arizona to address a $240 million budget shortfall, necessitating financial strategy and potential layoffs.

Arizona lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill allowing not guilty defendants to recover some legal fees and another bill seeking to outlaw LGBTQ+ discrimination.

The article discusses the ongoing struggles at the Lukeville border and the contentious debates in Washington D.C. over a new immigration bill, with political tensions high among GOP Senators.

Arizona utility APS proposes a rate hike that would impact small businesses more than large corporates and residential customers, sparking debate about equity and economic pressure.

Donald Trump canceled his appearance at Arizona GOP Freedom Fest, leading to the event's cancellation. Ticket refunds are being processed after the sudden change.

Arizona GOP Chairman Jeff DeWit resigns after a leaked conversation suggested he tried to dissuade Kari Lake from politics. He claims the recording was edited and accuses Lake of orchestrating the scandal.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell discusses teen violence, community-based justice, and calls for criminal justice reform at a bi-weekly news conference.

Kari Lake, an Arizona GOP Senate candidate, has called for the resignation of party chair Jeff DeWit after a leaked audio allegedly showed him trying to deter her from politics.

The University of Arizona is addressing a $240 million misplacement of funds with a financial recovery plan and changes in athletic department leadership.

Governor Katie Hobbs announces a $95 million federal grant to widen a stretch of Interstate 10 in Arizona, improving traffic flow for the 120,000 daily vehicles.