State

Human smuggling attempt stopped in southern Arizona

Thursday, January 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A human smuggling attempt was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents in Douglas, Arizona, on Monday night, according to a news release. ... Read More.

Mayes will investigate Phoenix school district financial crisis

Wednesday, January 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes plans to launch an investigation into the Isaac Elementary School District. ... Read More.

Hobbs appoints new Arizona Supreme Court Justice

Wednesday, January 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz is Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court. ... Read More.

Phoenix school districts financial woes trigger federal funding, state investigation

Tuesday, January 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Phoenix-area school district’s fate is at the mercy of numerous governmental bodies as it faces a roughly $20 million budget shortfall, as Arizona... Read More.

Bipartisan legislation hopes to crack down on cartels social media recruitment

Tuesday, January 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to crack down on how cartels use social media platforms like Snapchat to get American citizens to traffick... Read More.

Op-Ed: Myth busted: Education choice didnt break Arizonas budget, and it wont break Idahos either.

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

If you’re a parent, you know the game. Kids will repeat something over and over again hoping you’ll eventually believe it. It may work at home, but it... Read More.

Arizona Republicans keep chair, Democrats swap out theirs

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda will serve another term leading the party following her re-election on Saturday. ... Read More.

Petersen files paperwork to run in Arizona attorney general race

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is interested in running for state attorney general in 2026. ... Read More.

Abbott deploys Texas military to Rio Grande Valley to assist Trump administration

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surged additional Texas military resources to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to assist President Donald Trump with his border security... Read More.

Biggs starts collecting signatures for Arizona governors race

Friday, January 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Arizona U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs started collecting signatures to be on the 2026 Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary ballot. ... Read More.