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New political party recognized in Arizona

The No Labels Party is eligible to be on the 2024 ballot.

AG Mayes files lawsuit over Cochise County handing control of elections to recorder

Mayes said the move was "not one that would allow both entities to work hand in hand to fulfill their statutory duties openly and transparently."

Homeless encampments would be torn down, people charged under Arizona Senate bill

The bill requires cities and towns to tear down homeless encampments and charge the person or people living there with trespassing if they’re on private property.

World's largest bomb squad training visits Marana for specialized training

Raven's Challenge first started in 2004 in Seattle.

Hobbs vows not to carry out execution scheduled by court

Hobbs' vow not to execute Aaron Gunches on April 6 for his murder conviction in a 2002 killing came a day after the state Supreme Court said it must grant an execution warrant.

AG warns Cochise County Board of Supervisors

Open meeting law violations were raised.

The Buzz: Congress' new interest in the AZ/Mexico border

As congressional representatives flock to the state, we ask if their rhetoric is true.

"Pru Payne" stars Mimi Kennedy & Gordon Clapp on finding love in the shadow of memory loss.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: New water conservation plan finds opposition; meet the women who founded Borderlands Brewing Co.; and a cautionary tale from Stories that Soar!

Proposed pause on reservoir releases prompts Arizona and Lower Basin states to respond

Those states essentially agreed with the idea of suspending water releases, but said water managers should wait a few months.

New driver licenses in Arizona

The new change reinforces identity security as well as durability.

House passes domestic violence bill that criminalizes abuse to pregnant people

The bill has received opposition from the Arizona Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

Cochise County Recorder to head elections

The change may get the county in trouble with the state.

Arizona Republicans disavow wide-ranging bribery allegation

The allegations were first shared in a legislative hearing last week focused on elections.

Changes coming to public transit system in Sierra Vista

Routes are being consolidated and fares eliminated.

Senator announces formation of first-ever Black Caucus in Arizona Legislature

State senator Catherine Miranda made the announcement Monday afternoon.

2nd Hobbs pick, head of Arizona child welfare agency, exits

Stewart had been at the helm for only six weeks. He was also the first Black director of the agency.

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