Arizona briefing

Arizona Legislative Democrats Statement on Cesar Chavez Allegations and Support for Survivors

Representative Betty Villegas Honored with Richard Elias Housing Champion Award

Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations

Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces ARPA Allocation to Preserve Funding for Arizona’s Public Universities

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to offset the more than $16 million in budget cuts to Arizona’s public universities included in the FY 2027 State Budget.

JLAC Chairman Gress, Co-Chairman Finchem Demand Accountability After HHS Calls Arizona’s Single Audit Response “Inadequate”

Governor’s Office Opens Arizona Game And Fish Commission Application

Phoenix, AZ – The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications to fill two seats on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. All residents of Apache, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma counties knowledgeable and passionate about Arizona wildlife and conservation are welcome to apply.

Transmittal Letter Regarding Proposed Closure of IHS Tucson Area Office

AZDPS Arrests Man for Impersonating a Police Officer During Traffic Stop on I-17 in Phoenix

PHOENIX – On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 8:29 a.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) responded to a report of a vehicle conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 17 southbound near the area of Dove Valley Road (milepost 221–223) in Phoenix. A caller reported that he had pulled over a silver Tesla sedan, occupied by a…

During Housing Shortage, Hobbs Administration Auctioned 22 Times More State Trust Land for Solar Than Housing

Trooper Injured In Crash Involving Commercial Vehicle Near Benson

BENSON, Ariz. – On Monday, September 28, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) State Trooper sustained injuries as a result of a collision involving a commercial vehicle.

Vehicular Crimes Detectives Arrest Suspect in Fatal Collision on US 60 near Higley Road

MESA, Ariz. — On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at approximately 1:01 a.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) responded to a three-vehicle fatal collision on eastbound US 60 near milepost 187 (Higley Road).

Democrats Secure Historic 3-Year Freeze on Data Center Tax Giveaways, Save Healthcare for 40,000 Arizonans, and Cut Taxes for Working Families

Rep. Walt Blackman Calls on Leaders to Condemn Racist Social Media Posts

Governor Hobbs Takes Action to Ensure Sustainability of Salt River Horse Herd for Generations

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Hobbs announced a series of actions designed to ensure the sustainability and health of the Salt River Horse Herd located in the Tonto National Forest.

Rep. Simacek Condemns School Board Member's Nazi Salute in Public Meeting

Governor Katie Hobbs Launches Program to Cut Red Tape and Lower Housing Costs for Arizonans

State Affordability Infrastructure District Program to help advance public infrastructure and accelerate housing development

Democratic Leaders Submit Letters in TEP and APS Rate Cases

Traffic Stop in Eloy Leads to Seizure of 36.5 Pounds of Fentanyl Powder

ELOY, Ariz. – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Canine District trooper stopped the driver of a Nissan Rogue on Interstate 10 in Eloy for a civil traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper observed indicators of criminal activity. A vehicle search was conducted, and the trooper discovered approximate…

Arizona Republicans Applaud Federal Legislation to Expand Colorado River Water Supplies

State Land Oversight Committee to Examine State Trust Land Sales for Housing

Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to Maricopa County Superior Court

Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to Maricopa County Superior Court

Rep. Chris Lopez: Biggs’ Water Plan Builds on Pinal County’s Work to Create New Water Supplies

Rep. Sandoval Congratulates National Teacher of the Year Arilene Gaxiola

State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region

State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region

AZDPS Major Incident Division Investigating Law Enforcement Shooting in Rock Springs

On September 25, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Arizona State Gang Task Force assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with an ongoing, preplanned criminal investigation in the Rock Springs area within Yavapai County.

After Sending Corporation-Friendly Budget to be Vetoed, House Republicans Take a Month Paid Vacation; Democrats Object

Governor Katie Hobbs Launches AI Tool to Make Government Work Better for Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ – Today Governor Katie Hobbs launched FindServices.az.gov, a centralized, artificial intelligence-powered search tool that simplifies how Arizonans find and learn about government resources. In Arizona, there are over 60 Departments, Agencies, Boards, and Commissions offering more than 300 programs designed to protect consumers’ health,…

Rep. Alexander Kolodin Backs Biggs Bill to Secure New Water Supplies for Arizona

AZDPS Seeks to Identify Witness in Ongoing Vehicular Crimes Investigation

Detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (AZDPS) Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a potential witness connected to a fatal collision that occurred following a pursuit initiated by the Bullhead City Police Department on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Vehicular Crimes Detectives Arrest Suspect Following Lengthy Investigation into Deadly SR 202 Crash

TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) detectives have made an arrest following a nearly two-year investigation into a deadly chain-reaction crash on State Route 202.

House and Senate Education Chairs Call for Independent Investigation of ASU Hockey Workout

Republicans Offered Water Solutions; Hobbs Vetoed Them

Republicans Betray Arizona Public School Families; Walk Away from Prop. 123 Renewal Negotiations

Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Board of Regents Announce Genetic Viability Study For Salt River Horse Herd

Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Board of Regents Announce Genetic Viability Study For Salt River Horse Herd

AZDPS Troopers Seize 106 Gallons of Liquid Methamphetamine During I-8 Traffic Stop

YUMA, Ariz. – On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Canine District trooper conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a Ford F-350 pickup truck towing a trailer on Interstate 8 near Yuma. During the stop, the trooper observed several indicators of criminal activity.

Governor Hobbs Erases Historic $1 Billion of Medical Debt for Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs made a historic announcement that more than $1 billion of medical debt of Arizonans has been erased. The initiative to improve economic stability and health outcomes is a partnership between the Hobbs administration and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. To date a total of 670,963 Arizonans have rec…

Detectives Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Incident on US 89 North of Flagstaff

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 1:24 a.m., Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Operational Communications received reports of a deceased person in the roadway at US 89 and Campbell Avenue (milepost 424) in Timberline, north of Flagstaff.

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Termination of State Land Leases for AgTech LLC

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) has terminated five state land agricultural leases held by AgTech LLC and related entities in Yuma County. AgTech LLC currently spreads, injects, and applies treated sewage sludge - commonly referred to as biosolids - and domestic septage at a commerci…

Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Assists with Grand Canyon Flood Rescues

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Aviation Bureau assisted the United States National Park Service with multiple rescue operations at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, helping hikers stranded by severe flash flooding.

HHS Assistant Secretary to Testify at JLAC Hearing on Arizona’s Delinquent Single Audit

Rep. Kevin Volk Celebrates Signing Of HB2800 To Strengthen Ignition Interlock Enforcement