Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans who paid federal income taxes on last year’s state tax rebates will not be getting their $20.8 million back, following a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow. The case, brought by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, argued that the one-time payments—up to $750 per family—should have been exempt … Read more
The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion grant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to support the construction of massive chip factories in Phoenix, despite concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may disrupt subsidies aimed at bolstering the domestic semiconductor industry. “This is a monumental announcement,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during a call with … Read more
From August 1 to October 31, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers made significant drug seizures, confiscating a total of approximately 6,498 pounds of illegal substances. These include 837 pounds of fentanyl, 514 pounds of methamphetamine, 33 pounds of heroin, 231 pounds of cocaine, and 4,883 pounds of marijuana. This major haul reflects … Read more
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Chandler, Arizona, when two Valley teens, Romeo Alvarez and Marcus Lee, were found dead due to what is believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning. Alvarez, 18, a recent Dobson High School graduate, was an ambitious young man with top grades and an EMT certification. He had just moved into his … Read more
Travis Renner, a father from Gilbert, Arizona, has had his drug charges suspended pending his participation in a two-year drug rehabilitation program. Renner was arrested in January after Gilbert Police discovered psychedelic mushrooms in his bedroom. The court has decided to delay any further legal action as he begins the mandatory counseling and rehab program, … Read more
Fear of potential policy changes that might target their rights has led transgender youth in the United States to seek help in record numbers since Donald Trump’s election. Many are worried about the rollback of protections, particularly the potential exclusion of transgender students from Title IX protections, which cover issues like bathroom use, pronouns, and … Read more
Arizona is experiencing the highest number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases since 2015, with 563 reported infections this year. This resurgence comes amid a national rise in pertussis cases, and health experts are closely monitoring the situation, especially as the bacterial infection poses a significant risk to infants and young children. The Arizona Department of … Read more
Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team are planning to resign before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, according to a source familiar with the matter. Smith’s office has been working on two federal criminal cases against Trump, but the Justice Department’s policy prohibits charging a sitting president with a crime. Smith has been overseeing investigations into … Read more
A Phoenix man is recovering after being shot in the face during a road rage incident on November 2, and he is now seeking justice. Louis Ayala was driving home near Indian School Road and 28th Street when he witnessed what appeared to be two men trying to force a woman into a car. Concerned, … Read more
A 17-year-old student from Queen Creek, Arizona, was arrested after making a threat against Queen Creek High School. The threat prompted the school administration to contact the Queen Creek Police Department. The student faces charges of threatening, intimidating, and disrupting an educational institution and was booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center. Police have … Read more