Scottsdale council will decide whether Old Town Tavern can open its expanded space after a zoning dispute over dozens of required parking spots. The owner says in‑lieu fees and licensing changes are forcing a rework.

Phoenix City Council approved about $800,000 in two settlements tied to police and fire lawsuits. The payouts were approved without public comment.

Chandler Councilman OD Harris filed notices of claim against Chandler and Scottsdale, alleging malicious targeting tied to a 2024 sign investigation and seeking $5M.

The Arizona Supreme Court backed the voter‑approved Voters’ Right to Know Act in a 4‑3 decision, keeping donor‑disclosure rules in force while leaving limited legal challenges alive.

Eight contenders are battling over advanced water purification, housing and how City Hall listens, with outside spending and a July 21 primary likely to decide three Scottsdale council seats.

Cassie Johnson has been named interim general manager at WestWorld, taking charge of Scottsdale’s major event and equestrian campus. The city says she brings nearly 13 years of leadership.

Deer Valley Unified’s enrollment has slipped to about 30,465, and the district says the phasedown of a voter override and lower student counts forced roughly $11M in cuts and dozens of staff changes.

Homeowners report finding LLC paperwork tied to their addresses. The Arizona Corporation Commission will add online ID checks and stricter in‑person ID rules in July.

A new Arizona law lets hotels add up to 5% per night to jointly pay for tourism marketing. Visit Phoenix aims to organize the state's first Tourism Improvement Area.

Canada reopened a consulate in downtown Phoenix on June 24, restoring a trade-focused presence after a 2012 closure and promising on-the-ground export and investment support.

A state review found mathematical flaws in Arizona’s A–F scoring model; the Department of Education plans draft scoring rules this summer and an iterative rewrite.

Records show Chandler discussed residency with Police Chief Bryan Chapman last year, and the City Council has referred a charter amendment that could change residency rules for top hires.

Four Democrats debated Tuesday in Phoenix for Arizona’s competitive 1st Congressional District as early voting opens and the July 21 primary approaches.