An appeals court found AG Kris Mayes improperly withheld communications with States United and sent the dispute back to the trial court for closer review.

Tempe leaders are weighing a 0.5% sales tax to fund police, transit and the city preschool program. The City Council will consider the procedural vote in mid‑May.

A Phoenix police sergeant has filed a federal suit saying he was retaliated against after an off‑duty, armed appearance at a Chandler student protest. He is asking a judge to stop a May 4 disciplinary hearing.

Tolleson Superintendent Jeremy Calles filed a defamation suit against Rep. Matt Gress, saying public criticism over a $25M leaseback cost him consulting work and damaged his reputation.

Arizona Supreme Court upheld Chandler's 2002 water deal with RWCD, a ruling officials say could end about $1.7M a year in RWCD property taxes paid without water.

Phoenix’s City Council will discuss Colorado River cuts and the city’s water plans in a live policy session Tuesday. The meeting will stream on Phoenix Channel 11 and phoenix.gov.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled third‑party communications can be harassment when meant to cause harm, vacating a lower court decision in a parental protective‑order dispute.

Glendale was billed roughly $493K after the Charlie Kirk memorial; police overtime made up most of the tab. Officials say venue operators were billed and records show the city was later reimbursed.

EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė visited Phoenix for a circular‑economy forum as Arizona exported $9.8B to the EU in 2025 and leaders discussed recycling, chips and critical minerals.

Mayor Kate Gallego blasted the White House budget as Phoenix approved nearly $8M for housing and shelter projects tied to HOME and CDBG grants.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says threats and AI-generated misinformation targeting her family and staff have been reported to law enforcement amid heightened debate over the Iran war.

A Senate panel narrowly advanced Ruby Dhillon‑Williams' nomination to lead the Arizona Department of Housing as lawmakers pressed the agency over a 2023 $2 million fraud finding and audit recommendations.

A Republican lawmaker says a woman may accuse Sen. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct; Gallego's office calls the reports conspiracy theories.