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Arizona Right to Life released its list of supported legislation for 2026 focused on advancing pro-life measures with lawmakers.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced that major highway improvement projects across Northern Arizona will resume or start this spring. Projects include wildlife crossings near Flagstaff, pavement upgrades near Payson and Kingman, guardrail replacements in Oak Creek Canyon, resurfacing north of Williams, and improvements near Tuba City.

A traffic stop north of Lake Havasu City led to the arrest of Gilberto Mendez III, suspected in multiple Bullhead City shootings. Authorities say proactive enforcement helped remove a violent offender from the community.

A Patagonia man was arrested after a lengthy investigation into a fatal incident on State Route 77 in Tucson. Authorities say Jack Crawford failed to stop after Michael Stewart fell from his pickup truck and died. The Arizona Department of Public Safety credits its detectives’ persistence for making the arrest.

Arizona has enacted a new law requiring retailers without pennies on hand to round cash transaction totals. The measure responds to the U.S. Mint’s halt on penny production and affects only cash payments.

An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper seized over $12 million worth of cocaine during a routine traffic stop near Kingman. The driver and passenger face multiple charges after authorities found hundreds of pounds of drugs concealed in their vehicle.

Governor Katie Hobbs attended the opening of Pima Community College’s new FIT Lab in Tucson alongside state officials and industry leaders. The facility aims to provide flexible workforce training tailored for Southern Arizona’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Arizona Tech Week will launch soon with over 250 events statewide featuring workshops, tech demos and networking opportunities. Organizers aim to spotlight Arizona’s growing influence in technology innovation. Recent economic growth supports this initiative.

Small business owners gathered in Phoenix for NFIB’s 2026 Small Business Day. Attendees discussed tax conformity and shared concerns with lawmakers. The event highlighted ongoing advocacy efforts by NFIB in Arizona.

The Arizona Chamber Foundation and Commerce Authority have released a new playbook called ArizonaW1NS aimed at boosting statewide economic growth over the next decade. The plan outlines strategies across key sectors including workforce development and infrastructure while highlighting recent job creation successes.