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Politics

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West Valley

Peoria veteran says burn pit legislation a step in the right direction

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:09 PM MST
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By Angie Koehle
The measure could help more than 3 million veterans

Election Headlines

Pinal County names new recorder amid election woes reshuffle

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:22 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
She will fill the remainder of the elected post until 2024 when another election will be held.

Election Headlines

Kari Lake wins Arizona Republican nomination for governor, AP projects

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:57 AM MST
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By Alexis Cortez and The Associated Press
Lake will move on to face Democrat Katie Hobbs in the general election on Nov. 8.

Election Headlines

Voters, officials describe issues at some Pinal County polling sites

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:18 PM MST
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By Amy Cutler
Some Pinal County voters reached out to Arizona’s Family on primary day after experiencing problems.

Education

Arizona schools facing uncertain future for mental health resources

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:16 PM MST
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By Elliott Polakoff
The emergency relief dollars are only approved to last through September 2023.

Election Headlines

Adrian Fontes wins Democratic nomination in secretary of state primary race

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:20 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
Fontes will face Republican state Rep. Mark Finchem in November.

Election Headlines

Pinal County election director replaced by county recorder following ballot debacle

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 12:08 PM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Pinal County announced this morning that David Frisk has been replaced as Election Director and is no longer employed by Pinal County.

Election Headlines

Mitchell claims victory in GOP primary for Maricopa County attorney, Godbehere concedes

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:56 PM MST
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By David Baker
Mitchell is expected to take on Democrat Julie Gunnigle.

Election Headlines

Fontes, Finchem matchup appears likely in race for Secretary of State

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM MST
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By Emma Lockhart
While the race hasn’t been called yet, Fontes is leading by 6 percent as of Wednesday night.

Election Headlines

Joe Arpaio narrows rival’s lead in Fountain Hills mayoral race

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:53 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
“It’s going to be very close,” Arpaio predicted. “Very close.”
Phoenix Forecast
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Election Headlines

Lake declares victory as her lead grows against Robson; no projected winner

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:28 PM MST
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By Dani Birzer
Republican candidate for governor Kari Lake took the overnight lead against Karrin Taylor Robson, 46% to 44%.

Election Headlines

Trump-backed Blake Masters takes Arizona GOP Senate nominee win

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM MST
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By David Baker
He’ll take on Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly in the November general election.

Election Headlines

Several key races declared in Arizona primary election, while some remain up for grabs

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:15 AM MST
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By David Baker
Too many ballots still need to be counted to call a winner.

Election Headlines

Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers loses state Senate bid

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:46 AM MST
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By The Associated Press
Bowers tried to move to the state Senate because of term limits. He lost to former state Sen. David Farnsworth.

Election Headlines

Pinal County saw shortage of ballots in at least 12 precincts during primary

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:49 AM MST
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By David Baker
The shortage was due to an "unprecedented demand."

Phoenix

Lawsuit filed against Phoenix city council candidate accused of not living in district

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:53 PM MST
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By Jason Barry
According to the lawsuit, Robinson rented a home in Ahwatukee in October, specifically so he could run for a city council seat.

Election Headlines

Primary Election Day: Voting locations, wait times, and deadlines

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:39 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
If you missed last week’s deadline to mail your ballot, you can find drop boxes at Vote Centers around the Valley

Politics

White House continues push for COVID funding as fall approaches

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:43 AM MST
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By Peter Zampa
The White House has its eyes on the coming months as COVID-19 continues to evolve.

Election Headlines

Maricopa County Recorder says ballots are secure as primary approaches

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:09 PM MST
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By Michael Raimondi
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer says he has seen no voting issues so far.

Election Headlines

Pinal County officials say ballot mishap fix working, ready for primary

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:57 PM MST
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By Amy Cutler
The county insists the voting machines will know what races to read and what not to.

Election Headlines

GOP gubernatorial candidate Robson holds rally in Mesa ahead of primary

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:53 PM MST
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By Holly Bock and Alexis Cortez
Arizona’s Family got to speak one-on-one with Robson.

Politics

Arizona attorney general says most alleged 2020 dead voters were alive

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 4:50 PM MST
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By The Associated Press and AZFamily Digital News Staff
The review had alleged 282 ballots were cast in the name of someone who had died.

Election Headlines

600K ballots already cast in Maricopa County ahead of Tuesday’s primary

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM MST
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By Kylee Cruz
Election officials tested a “whole bunch of pens” and found one that “doesn’t bleed through our ballot and also dries quickly.”

Phoenix

Arizona veterans respond to PACT Act being blocked in the Senate

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 7:36 PM MST
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By Elliott Polakoff
25 senators switched their votes, blocking the bill that would have helped around 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic military burn pits.

Politics

FBI: Massachusetts man threatened Arizona election official

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 9:00 PM MST
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By The Associated Press and AZFamily Digital News Staff
The man allegedly threatened to explode a bomb in Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ “personal space” if she did not resign.

Arizona

US to fill border wall gaps at open area near Yuma, Arizona

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
The four wide gaps will be filled in.

Politics

Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate claiming election fraud as primary approaches

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 7:08 PM MST
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By Dennis Welch
Earlier this week, Kari Lake told the North Valley Constitutional Republicans, “we’re already detecting some fraud.”

Election Headlines

Maricopa County officials address election security ahead of Tuesday’s primary election

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:24 PM MST
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By Alexis Dominguez
Elections officials are doing what they can to ensure the 3-thousand election employees working on August 2nd stay safe; they also want the election to be fair.

Politics

U.S. Senate moves forward on bill to boost semiconductor production; could bring more jobs to Arizona

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:08 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
This week the United States Senate is considering a bill to boost semiconductor production by offering various incentives for manufacturers by offering more than $50 billion dollars.

Election Headlines

Maricopa County recorder explains options for voters who still have mail-in ballots

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM MST
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By Alexis Dominguez
There are more than 211 voting locations across Maricopa County.

Politics

Arizona’s ‘fake elector’ plot focus of federal criminal investigation

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 3:55 PM MST
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By Morgan Loew and Cody Lillich
Subpoenas sent to the Arizona Senate president and another senator request records related to fake electors and 2020 vote certification.

Politics

Questions arise about Karrin Taylor Robson’s private flights to campaign events

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:27 PM MST
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By Dennis Welch
Robson’s campaign denied she was on the private jet for an 11-minute flight.

COVID-19

Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on virus relief funds

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 3:51 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
In a ruling earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Steven Logan concluded it was reasonable for the Biden administration to say that the money couldn’t be spent on efforts that would undermine compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Politics

Former VP Mike Pence speaks at Peoria rally for GOP candidate Karrin Taylor Robson

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 2:10 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
About 300 supporters were in attendance to watch the former vice president describe Robson as the one true conservative in the nationally watched GOP primary.

Politics

Former President Trump speaks at rally for Kari Lake, others in Prescott Valley

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 1:37 PM MST
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By David Baker and Alexis Cortez
Trump spoke about his candidates, Kari Lake for governor, Blake Masters for Senate and more.

Politics

Former VP Pence holds rally in Peoria with Karrin Robson following endorsement

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:52 AM MST
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By The Associated Press
Robson’s campaign gets an endorsement from former Vice President Mike Pence, who will campaign with her on Friday — the same day Trump is scheduled to hold a rally for Lake.

East Valley

Veterans gather in Chandler for Jan. 6 hearing watch party

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 9:52 PM MST
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By Amy Cutler
The veterans came with an open mind, their service to this country front and center.

Voter's Guide

Friday, July 22nd is the last day to request a ballot by mail in the Arizona primary

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:45 PM MST
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By Peter Valencia
If you want to make sure your voice is heard, there are deadlines that are fast approaching.

Politics

Legal battles begin over abortion pill as several states move to restrict or ban abortion

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:17 AM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Access to the abortion pill is set to be the subject of legal challenges nationwide

Politics

Illinois congressman leads “final” January 6th Committee hearing focusing on Donald Trump

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 8:36 AM MST
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By Nicole Neuman
Kinzinger and panel expected to reveal what Trump was doing as the Capitol attack unfolded.

Election Headlines

Maricopa County officials give security overview for upcoming elections

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 2:52 PM MST
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By David Baker
There will be up to 3,000 election employees working and 211 voting centers set up for the Aug. 2 primary.

Politics

Planned Parenthood Arizona begins legal fight to prevent AG Brnovich’s abortion ban

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 1:53 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The organization says that the state cannot “override these more recent laws in one fell swoop by seeking to revive the pre-Roe, near total criminal ban—a result that lacks popular electoral support.”

Politics

Arizona GOP censures House Speaker Rusty Bowers

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:23 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The GOP press release highlighted some bills Bowers had backed that Republicans say went against his party.

Extreme Heat

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema highlights need for air conditioned Postal Service vehicles in Arizona

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM MST
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By David Baker
Less than 20% of USPS vehicles have air conditioning.

Politics

What role will independent voters play in the GOP gubernatorial primary?

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 12:53 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
While Kari Lake is still the front-runner for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Karrin Taylor Robson has been closing the gap.

Politics

Former President Trump’s rally in Arizona postponed until next week

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 10:35 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
This comes after Trump’s first wife, Ivana Trump, died on Thursday.

Politics

New 3-digit suicide, self-harm hotline 988 launches on Saturday

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:28 AM MST
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By Dani Birzer
"Everyone remembers 911; 988 is something that we need to ingrain in everyone’s head."

Election Headlines

Maricopa County offering bonuses for election workers

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
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By Steven Sarabia
If you plan to vote early, make sure you get your ballot in by July 26, according to the Elections Office!

Politics

Three Arizona GOP Senate candidates face off in heated television debate

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 8:25 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
GOP Senate candidates Blake Masters, Jim Lamon and Michael McGuire went head-to-head in the debate on Wednesday night.

Politics

‘It’s high time the 383 people who didn’t come back got recognized:’ Veterans celebrate ground-breaking of Desert Storm memorial in Washington

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 12:59 PM MST
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By Molly Martinez
Veterans have waited 32 years to break ground on this memorial
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