FEMA approved more than $110 million for Arizona — mainly pandemic reimbursements and tribal bridge repairs as part of a larger regional package.

A GOP intraparty spat in Arizona escalated when Joseph Chaplik's "imported Haitians" post drew condemnation and Jay Feely — a Trump‑backed frontrunner — defended Haitian men he helped sponsor.

Arizona will use an AI system to pre‑screen Medicaid claims for fraud, the governor says. AHCCCS named vendor Alivia Analytics and will revalidate high‑risk providers with CMS oversight.

Scottsdale officials are weighing a $375 million bond to beef up campus security, update technology and repair aging school buildings ahead of a possible November vote.

A Maricopa County judge voided a 2025 Elections Procedures Manual provision that would have required accessible machines to carry every ballot style, keeping Pinal's precinct system intact.

A tense Director Nominations Committee hearing in Phoenix put Brig. Gen. John Conley through fierce questioning over ICE, vaccine policy and Iran. The panel recommended his confirmation after a key Republican sided with Democrats.

Mark Stewart posted that he attended the MCSO "They Served Well" memorial — county sources say he was not there, prompting questions about his transparency.

Rep. Andy Biggs dropped two TV spots attacking Gov. Katie Hobbs. Our fact‑check finds real complaints and important missing context on gas, housing and a Mexico City trip.

An open East Valley seat has turned into a crowded GOP primary. Early polling and filings show Republicans with the edge, and Mark Lamb and Daniel Keenan are names to watch.

The City of Phoenix has posted a draft 'Canine' policy covering training, care and deployments. The public comment window is open through May 31.

A doctored video circulated in Scottsdale alleging Vice Mayor Adam Kwasman sought $500,000 for a synagogue crosswalk, prompting faith leaders and officials to push back.

Corey Woods has led Tempe since 2020 and pushed a Hometown for All housing plan plus a Mill Avenue overhaul, even as critics question enforcement and development choices.

At least 53 candidates who denied the 2020 result are running for offices that oversee voting in 23 states, including key swing states.