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‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths

Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic violence played a role — are pushing lawmakers in a growing number of states to require additional scrutiny. Advocates call the deaths “hidden homicides” — killings they...

Elections

GOP appeals election measure ballot description to Arizona Supreme Court

A law firm linked to President Donald Trump says that the Democratic Arizona Secretary of State’s description of a Republican ballot proposition that would make sweeping election changes is illegal, and wants the state’s highest court to order him to change it. Representing three voters who supported Proposition...

Capitol

Arizona Morning Roundup, 8-17

Prop. 212 in jeopardy, Hobbs rolls out Giles strategy–and who’s in charge of Gilbert?

Border

Hobbs Claimed a Water Victory. Then Arizona Paid Fondomonte $7 Million.

If Hobbs’s Record Is Any Guide, Is Arizona in Trouble in the Colorado River Negotiations?

Elections

Corporation Commission Candidate Ralph Heap Under Clean Elections Investigation

Capitol

Arizona GOP Blasts Hobbs’ Choice for Lieutenant Governor

Capitol

Scottsdale Man Sentenced for Embezzling Over $10 Million from Employer

Capitol

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Attempted Murder of Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan

Capitol

Demand for electricity is rising quickly

We’re seeing records set for peak daily energy use, but Arizona utilities have risen to meet these challenges. The post Demand for electricity is rising quickly first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Capitol

AI super PACs flood money into state elections

The tug-of-war over artificial intelligence regulation is drawing a flood of money to the midterm elections as super PACs on both sides of the debate seek to influence outcomes. The post AI super PACs flood money into state elections first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Capitol

Media Accused of ‘Covering For’ JoAnna Mendoza

Capitol

Hoffman’s Heap: Sunday’s Comic

Capitol

Down the Round River: Sunday’s Comic

Local

After record Women's Final Four, Arizona's women's sports surge takes root

Record viewership and downtown crowds from Phoenix's Women's Final Four cap a yearslong rise that is drawing investors, new teams and even women's sports bars to the Valley.

Capitol

Lee files Senate companion to Hamadeh's 'Kayleigh's Law'

ADI reports Sen. Mike Lee filed the Senate version of Rep. Abe Hamadeh's "Kayleigh's Law" to require permanent no-contact orders for victims of sexual and violent crimes.

Elections

Complaint puts Myers and Thompson's 2026 signs under the Clean Elections microscope

A sworn complaint says Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson reused publicly funded 2022 signs in 2026 without the purchase Clean Elections rules require. Regulators will now decide if taxpayer-funded assets were redeployed offside.

Capitol

DOT Says It’s Entitled to CDL Information as 22 States Sue

Capitol

Florida Man Indicted After Traveling to Phoenix to Scam Seniors

Elections

Breaking: Clean Elections Commission To Release Heap Primary Funds

Will also investigate possible violations of Arizona campaign-finance rules

Elections

Mirror report flags Trump-era policy friction in Arizona's AZ-06 race

A new Arizona Mirror report says Arizona's evenly split 6th District is weighing Rep. Juan Ciscomani's reelection against voter sentiment about Donald Trump and alleged fiscal impacts from Trump-era policies.

Elections

Supreme Court orders GOP to rewrite ‘argumentative’ voucher measure summary

The Arizona Supreme Court shot down a request from Republican lawmakers to preserve their summary of the voucher-regulating Protect Education Act in a voter education pamphlet, ruling that the description violates state law because it tries to sway voters against the initiative. The Protect Education Act, which...

Elections

Mendoza admits tax-credit error; Heap's funding at risk; Fontes wins on standing; Hobbs-Biggs spar over 23%

A morning of rules and receipts: Mendoza admits an improper homeowner tax credit, Heap risks $370,000 in Clean Elections funds, Fontes keeps his ballot language on a standing ruling, and Hobbs tags Biggs with a 23 percent tax he rejects.

Capitol

Trump to Supreme Court: I don't need Congress for a White House ballroom

Trump asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court halt on his $400 million White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes it, a clean test of who controls the Executive Mansion's build decisions.

Elections

Protect Education Act ballot eligibility still uncertain after ruling

A judge has ruled on the signature challenge to the Protect Education Act, but it remains unclear whether the measure will qualify for the ballot. The post Protect Education Act ballot eligibility still uncertain after ruling first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .