State

Local police departments receiving $10 million in federal funding

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Over $10 million from the fiscal year 2024 federal appropriations bill is headed to various law enforcement agencies in the state, including smaller ones. ... Read More.

Arizona abortion law officially scrapped

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Arizona’s near-total ban on abortion first created in 1864 and re-codified in 1977 is now officially no longer on the books before it ever... Read More.

Surprise councilman seeks to end controversial ban on criticism

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Surprise Councilman Jack Hastings wants to get rid of the city's public comment policy that has landed the city in legal hot water. ... Read More.

$15 million for electric vehicle charging headed for Arizona

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Maricopa County Air Quality Department is being allocated $15 million in federal taxpayer dollars for electric vehicle charging stations that will be publicly... Read More.

Payson cites swimming lessons to defend emergency $70 million bond sale for pool

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The town of Payson defended the decision to include an emergency clause in its $70 million bond sale resolution approved by the council last... Read More.

Report: An increase in Glendale’s minimum wage could derail the city’s economy

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Glendale residents will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to raise minimum wage and benefits for hotel and event workers this November.... Read More.

Phoenix inflation eases to 2.3% in August, families still face stubborn cost burdens

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – While Arizona is seeing some inflation relief from last month, Arizona families are still struggling. According to inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index,... Read More.

Trump says he will crack down on inflation and the border at Tucson rally

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Just days after the presidential debate, former President Donald Trump made a beeline for swing state Arizona. Trump spoke at the Linda Ronstadt Music... Read More.

Way will stay: court drops case against LD 15 candidate’s eligibility

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Although his eligibility remains unclear, Michael Way, Republican candidate for Arizona Legislative District 15 Representative, will still be eligible to be elected in the... Read More.

$30 million headed toward Arizona tribes environmental efforts

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Thirty million dollars in the Inflation Reduction Act is headed toward environmental efforts for tribal communities in Arizona. ... Read More.