State Politics
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Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’
The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for troops to defy “illegal orders.”
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SNAP benefits resume, but new work requirements put 124K Arizona recipients at risk
SNAP benefits have been flowing again since the government shutdown ended. But for millions of recipients nationwide, including tens of thousands in Arizona, the restart is only a temporary reprieve.
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Trump wants sedition trial of Sen. Kelly, other vets who urged defiance of illegal orders
President Trump called US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and five other Democrats “traitors” who should face trial for sedition—a crime punishable by death.
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Arizona families in limbo after sharp rise in disability spending strains state budget
Thousands of Arizona families rely on state funding to care for loved ones. That support is now uncertain following a sharp increase in program spending.
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Former GOP lawmaker in Arizona pleads guilty to charges for forging petition signatures
A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona pleaded guilty to criminal charges for forging signatures on nominating petitions during his 2024 campaign.
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Advocates rally on behalf of US veteran and Purple Heart recipient deported to Mexico
Sgt. Jose Barco was deported to Mexico after a months-long battle to stay in the US.
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As solitary confinement surges in ICE detention centers, oversight weakens
Solitary confinement at immigration detention centers has surged since President Donald Trump returned to office, even as the Department of Homeland Security’s internal oversight network has been gutted.
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Grijalva ends 50-day swearing-in standoff, restoring representation and district services to southern AZ
Weeks after she was elected to serve in Congress, Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into office—but over 800,000 Arizonans were without constituent services since September.
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Maricopa County changes to Head Start sparks concern for Arizona parents
As Maricopa County shifts from hiring teachers to partnering with local organizations, parents sound the alarm.
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Nearly 1 million Arizonans face food insecurity without SNAP payments
SNAP benefits still have not been distributed, even though the Trump administration agreed to partially fund the program by court order.
