Former Arizona Representative Austin Smith pleaded guilty to election fraud charges and will face a five-year public office ban, probation, and a $5,500 fine.

Senator Ruben Gallego criticizes the government shutdown's impact on Arizona healthcare costs, advocating for bipartisan efforts to prevent insurance rate increases.

Arizona's bipartisan congressional delegation is advocating for increased rural health support, seeking fair federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program to address local challenges.

The District of Arizona's U.S. Attorney's Office charged over 180 individuals for various immigration offenses, including illegal re-entry and human smuggling.

Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin introduced the Arizona Secure Elections Act, aiming to strengthen voter ID requirements and secure mail-in voting.

A plane with engine troubles landed by a canal in Mesa; no injuries reported. Residents expressed concerns about flight training frequency at nearby Falcon Field.

Scottsdale greenlit Axon's HQ expansion, including a manufacturing site, a hotel, commercial spaces, and 1,200 residential units, after heated debate and a 4-3 council vote.

The Chandler City Council approves $175 million in bonds for infrastructure improvements, funded by property taxes without expected rate hikes, including park enhancements and street upgrades.

Coconino County has released final unofficial election results with an official approval to follow on November 18. Voter turnout was 27.46%, with 90% voting early. All votes were counted by November 7.

Sen. Gallego urges HHS to release $4 billion in LIHEAP funds to help low-income households with winter heating costs, as heating expenses are expected to rise.

Arizona's Supreme Court received a $92,891 GOHS grant for the Electronic Search Warrant Program to combat impaired driving.

Congress closed a loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill, now strictly regulating THC products previously sold unregulated, aligning state and federal oversight.

House Speaker Montenegro forms a team to investigate allegations of "pay-to-play" within Governor Hobbs' Department of Child Safety after reports of Sunshine Residential Homes receiving a rate increase following donations.