Phoenix will hold a grand opening for its new 27‑story police headquarters Friday, moving key services into 100 W. Washington and out of the decades‑old downtown building.

Kris Mayes says Choice Home Warranty customers who bought policies by phone from 2013–2023 can file claims for their share of an $11.8M settlement.

Phoenix City Council voted to start removing César Chávez’s name from city sites and to rename the March 31 holiday “Farmworkers Day,” directing staff to run a public renaming process.

The EEOC’s Phoenix office reached a $15 million conciliation with a tech employer after investigators found denial of religious and disability vaccine exemptions; the deal includes payouts and policy changes.

Incumbent Arlene Chin held her Tempe council seat in March voting while two other seats will be decided in a May 19 runoff as county tallies are updated.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Power AZ, a $15M program expanding LIHEAP eligibility to more working families; eligible households could receive up to $640.

Arizona's water agency has contracted Sullivan & Cromwell as Colorado River talks stall and lawmakers add money to a litigation fund.

This Saturday Phoenix will host a major No Kings demonstration at the Arizona State Capitol. Organizers and partners are preparing a mid‑afternoon rally and safety plan for downtown.

R. Lamar Whitmer was fired March 20 after a 65-day internal probe that began with his Jan. 14 suspension. The move intensifies an ongoing power struggle at Scottsdale City Hall.

The Lake-led USAGM asked a D.C. appeals court to delay a judge’s order to reinstate hundreds of Voice of America journalists while the agency appeals.

Cartwright’s governing board voted March 18 to dismiss two senior administrators; the employees say the moves were retaliation tied to internal concerns about district finances.

A Phoenix family says concentrated kratom products put their 17‑year‑old in rehab and are urging lawmakers to ban lab‑made 7‑OH extracts sold at convenience stores.

Senate Bill 1424 would require annual, non‑handling firearm-safety instruction for Arizona K‑12 students starting in 2027, drawing mixed reactions from advocates and parents.