A state bill on the governor’s desk would bar Phoenix and other Arizona cities from charging stores for abandoned cart retrieval, shifting a local cleanup tool to the state level.

District 24 Democrats in Phoenix voted to censure Rep. Lydia Hernandez, citing GOP‑aligned votes and a Maryvale High School controversy. The rebuke is symbolic but raises pressure before the July 21 primary.

A three-year moratorium on data-center tax exemptions is tucked into Arizona’s new budget as communities and utilities push back over power and water use.

A State Bar panel disbarred Vladimir Gagic after months of online attacks on Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, capping a feud that drew law enforcement scrutiny.

Mayor Kate Gallego says Phoenix Police’s public‑records backlog grew 64% to nearly 40,000 requests, leaving some people told they could wait years for body‑cam footage.

Scottsdale has scheduled June hearings on a proposal that would raise total property-tax collections even as the headline rate dips slightly.

Justin Heap filed an emergency motion asking a judge to block a criminal probe into a staffer, escalating a months‑long fight over equipment and IT control ahead of the July 21 primary.

Arizona lawmakers and tribal leaders pressed IHS to suspend a plan to fold Tucson's area office into Phoenix, warning it could disrupt care for nearly 28,000 tribal members.

The Justice Department has opened a civil‑rights review of Arizona State University's DEI activities after undercover videos prompted federal complaints. The probe will examine admissions, scholarships and student support.

Gov. Katie Hobbs launched a multimillion‑dollar ad buy that leans on her working‑class past and a handful of policy wins. Our fact‑check finds most claims are true but often need more context.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB 1426 to speed removal of unlawful occupants; the law shortens court timelines and targets cases like the Phoenix homeowner who says squatters sold her house.

City council will consider a roughly $217M budget on June 15 after approving a tentative plan at a May 18 special meeting.

Phoenix filed a Truth in Taxation notice proposing a 2.79% uptick in primary property taxes — about $6.27M — and set a public hearing for June 17. The notice explains why bills can rise even when the rate falls.