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Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen Calls on DOJ to Investigate Mayes, Fontes Over Election Records
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is asking the Department of Justice to investigate Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for obstruction of justice and witness tampering over a federal grand jury investigation into 2020 election records released by the GOP.
Clean Energy Team Wins Control of Salt River Project in Unprecedented Arizona Election
Climate activists win majority control of Salt River Project's power board in historic election that drew unprecedented turnout and national attention to Arizona's utility governance
Arizona Bill Would Make Social Media Encouragement of Minor Suicide Felony Manslaughter
Arizona state senators unanimously approved legislation that would classify encouraging a minor to kill themselves on social media as felony manslaughter if they die. The bill, supported by the family of a teen who died by suicide in 2022, adds social media activity to the state's existing prohibition on advising or encouraging suicide.
Eight Bills Target Arizona Mobile Home Utility Costs, Manager Training, Abandonment Rules
Arizona manufactured home residents are pushing eight new bills through the legislature to address utility overcharges, require manager training, and establish clearer rules around abandonment and tenant complaints
Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes Six GOP Bills, Including Library and School Education Measures
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed six Republican bills on Tuesday, including measures that would have barred public school libraries from funding professional associations and required adoption information to be provided alongside sex education and contraceptives in schools.