THE ARIZONA EXAMINER

As the Arizona Legislature prepares to convene for its annual session, a familiar ritual has unfolded around the State Capitol that highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of campaign finance law in the state. Members of the lobbying community and lawmakers themselves have entered what insiders call “Hell Week,” a compressed period when lobbyists race to contribute to campaigns and forge alliances before a statutory prohibition takes effect. During the first week in Janu

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on January 6, 2026 for his refusal to turn over the state’s comprehensive voter registration data , prompting a standoff over federal authority, privacy and election oversight. According to federal court documents, the suit alleges that Arizona’s refusal to provide unredacted voter lists, which include full dates of birth, addresses and identifying numbers, violates multiple federa

Arizona authorities are continuing their investigation into a package containing homemade explosives that was intercepted at the Arizona Supreme Court, an incident that forced the evacuation of multiple government buildings and temporarily shut down a key center of state government. The incident unfolded early Monday morning, January 5, when the Arizona Department of Public Safety was notified shortly after 8 a.m. about a suspicious package delivered to the State Courts Buil

Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is facing a rare and serious confrontation with the Department of Defense after comments he made in a public video advising service members that they could refuse unlawful orders. The episode has triggered a formal letter of censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a review that could result in a reduction of Kelly’s retired military rank and benefits. The controversy stems from a video appearance last month in which Kelly, alongs