Melissa Avant was named Cochise County's new Elections Director, taking over from interim director Marisol Renteria. She has a background in various county roles and holds a Master's in Public Administration.

Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill granting local control over Arizona's Douglas AMA groundwater policies, citing the state's need for meaningful conservation measures.

Arizona's Tonia A. Tunnell and Eslir Musta join the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Standards Board, adding state and local expertise to national election policies.

Senator Ruben Gallego introduces the Combating Cartels on Social Media Act, targeting drug cartel recruitment of US teens on social media for smuggling.

A new report indicates that a House Republican proposal could leave over 300,000 Arizonans without health insurance, prompting criticism from Arizona's political figures.

Governor Katie Hobbs outlines the Bright Futures AZ Initiative to reduce child care costs and discusses public-private partnerships, apprenticeship expansion, housing assistance, and a plan to end veterans' homelessness in Arizona.

Pinal County leaders were introduced to an advanced planning system from ASU's Decision Theater, offering immersive data analysis for policy decisions.

Maricopa County Board greenlights the FY 2026 budget, focusing on public safety funding, tax rate reduction, and major projects like a new animal shelter.

Lupita Mendoza received the Lifetime Achievement Award from APAAC for her dedication at the Cochise County Attorney's Office, where she has worked for over 20 years.

Arizona Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against the state's liquor licensing department, sided with the agency's discretionary authority in licensing matters.

Pima County is suing the federal government for $12 million in unpaid migrant care funds, joined by Chicago and Denver in a battle for FEMA shelter grant reimbursements.

The U.S. Department of Education rescinded a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University that was tied to allegations of misleading advertising for its doctoral programs.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed 138 bills in 2025, approaching her previous record, including ones on hotel homelessness warnings and renaming the Gulf of Mexico in schools.