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Map: Find your nearest Maricopa County ballot drop box location
Voting for the 2026 primaries in Arizona begins June 24. You’ll have until July 21 to return your ballot.
The Veto Queen is back: All 151 bills Gov. Hobbs has rejected in 2026
Katie Hobbs is adding to her vetoes record in 2026, swatting down SNAP crackdowns and Charlie Kirk-related bills.
Gallego used campaign cash for Super Bowl tix, Disney trips: Report
Politico reported that Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego used PAC money to go to the Super Bowl and take his family on vacations.
Trump ripped into Andy Biggs and Eli Crane in 2023 phone call: Report
Though Andy Biggs now has Trump’s endorsement for Arizona governor, he was once on the receiving end of the president’s fury.
Is she ill? Lake stifles combative instincts at confirmation hearing
Kari Lake, who is trying to become U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, struck a notably more cooperative tone than usual on Thursday.
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Biggs applauds Hobbs’ data center crackdown at GOP governor debate
In a surprising moment, Rep. Andy Biggs endorsed a data center tax break pause championed by his rival, Gov. Katie Hobbs.
A guide to all the ballot measures Arizona voters will decide in 2026
For the second straight general election, it seems, Arizona voters will be tasked with deciding double-digit ballot measures.
Phoenix’s newest public information officer is a French bulldog
Oso, the pup owned by Councilmember Anna Hernandez, has taken on the mantle of explaining complex issues to residents.
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Video: Recorder’s Office employees snatch ballot scanner amid election
Recorder Justin Heap says the scanner, taken during ballot counting for Tempe’s election, is his. County supervisors disagree.
Facing steep water cuts, Scottsdale defunds water recycling program
Amid MAGA-driven misinformation about the program, Scottsdale yanked money from a program that treats and recycles water.
Special prosecutor investigating Maricopa County Recorder employees
Justin Heap says the board of supervisors sicced cops on his workers. The board says they snatched a ballot tabulator.
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Top Recorder’s Office official loves to tweet heinous shit at work
Sam Stone, the chief of staff for Recorder Justin Heap, uses work time to blast out drivel about Democrats, Muslims and more.
Meet the pesky activist determined to hold Tempe leaders to account
Since retiring in 2012, Ron Tapscott has made it his mission to prod Tempe leaders into making the city a better place.
GOP lawmaker sees photo of colleague’s baby, brings up her abortion
After Democratic state Rep. Anna Abeytia brought her newborn to the legislature, GOP state Rep. Nick Kupper weighed in.
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Katie Hobbs has a new reelection campaign ad. We fact-checked it
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is reintroducing herself to voters as she runs for reelection.
Petersen calls Glassman a ‘criminal,’ gay-bashes Kris Mayes at debate
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen brought up unproven sexual allegations against rival Rodney Glassman.
Map: Where ICE has been seen in Phoenix so far
Publicly reported sightings – which represent a fraction of ICE activity – show agents hitting some areas more than others.
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QAnon Shaman doesn’t want ‘blood money’ from Trump’s Jan. 6 fund
Infamous Capitol-stormer Jacob Angeli-Chansley blasted the creation of an “anti-weaponization fund” to pay Jan. 6 defendants.
Supervisors blast Heap for ‘felony’ threat before routine drop box vote
The Maricopa County recorder’s lawyer warned that election workers could face prosecution. County supervisors were thoroughly unconvinced.
Phoenix sees progress, but Valley’s homeless population still sky high
The Valley’s homeless population went down by only eight people compared to 2025. But more people are sheltered than before.
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Petersen allies pushing decades-old, unproven sex claim about Glassman
Warren Petersen supporters have pumped claims about rival AG hopeful Rodney Glassman and filed a formal citizen complaint.