The Coconino County CJCC awarded individuals and groups for their work in criminal justice, including the North Star Task Force for anti-trafficking efforts and Stuck Community Acupuncture for innovative treatments.

The Maricopa County Commission nominated 10 candidates for Gov. Hobbs to consider for two Superior Court vacancies, with nominees spanning various legal roles and political affiliations.

Mayor Linda Friedel of Fountain Hills invites residents for "Coffee with the Mayor" on November 20th at Mountain View Kitchen for open discussion and questions.

The Fountain Hills Town Council suspended public comment at meetings temporarily due to allegations of religious proselytizing which may violate constitutional laws.

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has appointed Kelsey Jahntz as Deputy Chief of Staff, Robyn Poole as General Counsel, and Daniel Tilleman as Deputy General Counsel to enhance the GOP staff.

Senators Mark Kelly and John Curtis have introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act to amend Section 230 and address the harm caused by social media algorithms.

Senator Ruben Gallego criticized the BLM for staff shortages affecting land management in Arizona, stressing the impact on cultural sites and energy projects.

Apache Junction voters approved extending the mayoral term to four years, with Mayor Wilson praising the decision for offering stable leadership. The change aligns with neighboring areas and will take effect January 2027.

Post-government shutdown, TSA officers in Phoenix still await paychecks due to payroll backlogs, creating financial strain and anxiety among the workforce.

Senators, led by Ruben Gallego, urge HHS and OMB to address delays in Head Start funding, citing a GAO report on potential Impoundment Control Act violations and the impact on communities.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced $750,000 in grants to support veteran services, including tackling veteran homelessness, as part of the Homes for Heroes initiative.

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.