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.

Scottsdale City Council meetings now have enhanced security measures, including screenings, walk-through metal detectors, and bag checks. Visitors should allow extra time to comply with these procedures.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of all state AGs secured GI Bill benefits for a veteran, setting a precedent for others in similar situations.

Governor Katie Hobbs declared a State of Emergency for La Paz County after the Oxbow Bridge collapse due to a wildfire, to speed up aid and address hazards.

Flagstaff is accepting applications for its Sustainability Grants Program for local eco-friendly projects, with a workshop on Aug. 26 to assist applicants.

Matt Giordano has been named the new Police Chief of the Phoenix Police Department, starting his tenure with a focus on community trust and effective policing.

Avondale is starting seal coat projects to maintain roads. The Public Works Department and partners will work from Aug. 11 to Nov. 6, 2025, with possible lane closures. Residents should expect earlier trash pickups.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is requesting $10 million for urgent cybersecurity upgrades and $3.5 million annually for election infrastructure maintenance after a thwarted cyberattack linked to an Iranian entity.

Thomas Adkins has been appointed as the new Deputy City Manager of Glendale, overseeing Intergovernmental Programs and Communications departments, aiming to enhance city programs and meet community needs.