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Arizona Senate advances parental rights bill that would ban books promoting sexually explicit content

March 21, 2023

Arizona Senate advances parental rights bill that would ban books promoting sexually explicit content

Arizona lawmakers have advanced a parental rights bill that would instruct the state Department of Education to create a list of books banned for sexually explicit LGBTQ+ content.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs scrutinized for plans to disregard court order authorizing execution

March 16, 2023

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs scrutinized for plans to disregard court order authorizing execution

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing criticism from the family of a murder victim and a county prosecutor after announcing she will not allow an April execution to take place.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows not to carry out court-ordered execution

March 3, 2023

Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows not to carry out court-ordered execution

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed that her administration will not carry out the execution of convicted murderer Aaron Gunches as scheduled by the state Supreme Court.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announces new position to review death penalty cases

January 20, 2023

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announces new position to review death penalty cases

As part of her First 100 Days initiative, new Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has issued an executive order to have a commissioner review and make recommendations for improving the death penalty process.

Democratic Katie Hobbs sworn in as AZ’s 24th governor

January 4, 2023

Democratic Katie Hobbs sworn in as AZ’s 24th governor

Katie Hobbs has officially become Arizona’s 24th governor. The Democrat won by a narrow margin against Republican Kari Lake, a former anchor backed by Donald Trump.

Democrat Kris Mayes wins Arizona attorney general race by just 280 votes, recount confirms

December 30, 2022

Democrat Kris Mayes wins Arizona attorney general race by just 280 votes, recount confirms

Democratic candidate Kris Mayes has defeated Republican Abe Hamadeh by just 280 votes in one of the closest elections in Arizona state history, the Maricopa County Superior Court announced Thursday.

Arizona judge orders Republican Kari Lake to pay $33K to Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs

December 28, 2022

Arizona judge orders Republican Kari Lake to pay $33K to Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs

Failed Republican candidate Kari Lake has filed an appeal after an Arizona judge rejected her bid to overturn the 2022 gubernatorial election and ordered her to pay $33,000 in legal fees.

Arizona judge rules two of Kari Lake's election challenge claims can go to trial

December 20, 2022

Arizona judge rules two of Kari Lake's election challenge claims can go to trial

Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's election case is heading to trial after her opponent, Democrat Katie Hobbs, attempted to have it thrown out.

Arizona certifies 2022 election results, cementing Democrat statewide wins

December 6, 2022

Arizona certifies 2022 election results, cementing Democrat statewide wins

Arizona's top officials on Monday certified the results of the 2022 midterm elections, overcoming objections from Republicans who say the election was unfair.

Arizona secretary of state calls to investigate Cochise County supervisors who refused to certify election

December 3, 2022

Arizona secretary of state calls to investigate Cochise County supervisors who refused to certify election

The Arizona secretary of state's office is calling for an investigation and "action" after two Cochise County supervisors refused to certify election results.