Mesa man, Calvin Coleman, sentenced to nearly 16 years for fentanyl trafficking following an Arizona AG probe.

Walter Lesley “Les” Presmyk is appointed by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs as the State Mine Inspector, replacing Paul Marsh. Presmyk brings extensive industry experience to the role.

Senators urged the Trump administration to better protect wildland firefighters from wildfire smoke by providing improved PPE, citing health risks and the lack of proper respiratory protection.

Arizona State Representative Rachel Keshel condemned the murder of Charlie Kirk, calling for national rejection of violent political rhetoric and criticising public officials celebrating his death.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a statute imposing a higher burden on negligence claims against healthcare providers during public health crises was unconstitutional.

The Small Business RELIEF Act, led by Senator Mark Kelly, aims to exempt small businesses from Trump-era global tariffs and refund those affected within 90 days.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs an order to expand COVID vaccine access as public health preparations intensify for the coming respiratory disease season.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes issued a cease-and-desist to four Tucson apartment complexes over unsafe living conditions, demanding repairs and compliance with housing laws.

Senators Mark Kelly and Cynthia Lummis introduced the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act to streamline remediation of abandoned mines, forming the EPA’s OMDP to improve cleanup efforts.

Steve Montenegro mourned conservative Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling it political terrorism. He emphasized Kirk's impact and legacy, without detailing future violence prevention measures.

AzEIP extended the comment period for proposed policy updates until October 14, 2025, inviting public feedback online or through various communication methods.

Maricopa considers a new commercial development, including Terrible’s Fuel Center, with deliberations by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 22 and City Council on November 14.

Arizona Mexican Mafia leader Paul Eppinger convicted for unemployment fraud and admitted to unsolved 90s homicides.