Briiana Velez has been named Director of Phoenix's Street Transportation Department, effective Aug. 18, 2025, after serving as Assistant Director since 2018.

Troy Hayes retired as Director of Phoenix Water Services, after advancing the city's water system. Brandy Kelso succeeds him, bringing extensive experience to continue the department's commitment to sustainability and customer service.

Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton, who began his career in 1999 and was the city's first African American in the role, announced his retirement for November 14, 2025.

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted to start repealing state renewable energy mandates, led by Vice Chairman Nick Myers, claiming to reduce customer costs.

Cochise County announces public meetings to discuss the future of its jail district prior to a special election.

Senator Ruben Gallego criticized immigration enforcement during a visit to the Florence Detention Center, where he met with detainees, including longtime residents with no criminal records.

Senator Gallego visited Arizona to discuss small business, veteran issues, and immigration, criticizing Trump's tariffs and meeting with constituents.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes leads 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to improve location privacy, focusing on safeguarding children and domestic violence survivors.

Goodyear's Vice Mayor Campbell and Councilmember Kaino join the Civic Craft Leadership Program by the Arizona League of Cities and Towns for enhanced leadership skills.

Gov. Katie Hobbs toured Arizona, promoting initiatives like lower drug costs, free school lunches, border security, a new well in San Simon, education reform, veterans' housing, Indigenous healing practices, and wildfire prevention.

Senator Gallego meets with the family of Kelly Yu, a Peoria restaurant owner facing deportation after being detained by ICE, highlighting issues in U.S. immigration policy.

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled the state's school funding method for maintenance and repair unconstitutional, citing a violation of the constitutional requirement to uniformly fund education.

Mario Paniagua joins the Town of Gilbert as the new Assistant Town Manager, with his extensive public service background expected to benefit strategic town departments.