Arizona governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
The appointment of Maria Elena Cruz broadens the racial, geographic and political diversity of the seven-member, Republican-dominated court.
Maria Elena Cruz Picked to Be the First Latina and First Black Person on the Arizona Supreme Court
Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from Yuma County the first Latina and first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.
Hobbs appoints new Arizona Supreme Court Justice
Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz is Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court. Cruz will be replacing former Justice Robert Brutinel, who retired in October. She was selected out of five names provided to the governor by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments,
Hobbs appoints new AZ Supreme Court judge
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Jan. 29 to announce the appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Judge Maria Elena Cruz appointed for Arizona Supreme Court
"Her presence on the bench is a historic moment for the state, and reaffirms that the court belongs to the everyday people of Arizona," Hobbs said in a post to X.
Gov. Hobbs appoints Yuma judge to Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz to fill a seat on the Arizona Supreme Court. Cruz, a Democrat from Yuma County, was announced Wednesday as the governor's choice to fill a seat vacated by Justice Robert Brutinel last year.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs to announce ‘historic moment’ for Arizona
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Posing as psychologist with fake degree lands Phoenix-area man in prison
Phoenix-area resident Scott Keeling is accused of using forged documents, including a fake college diploma, to pose as a psychologist.
Arizona weather forecast: Rain in the forecast on Monday in Phoenix
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Egg cost soars in Arizona with even higher prices on the horizon; here’s why
Arizona’s Family looked into some of the prices around the Valley and found a dozen of eggs costs higher than the country’s ...
Rainfall is officially measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Why? Here's what to know
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has long been the official rain gauge for metro Phoenix. Why, especially when Valley weather varies a lot?
'Chaos and confusion': Arizona agencies scramble after Trump pauses federal aid
President Donald Trump's administration ordered a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans, sparking widespread confusion ...
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Arizona officials scrambled to determine the effects of Trump's order freezing federal funding
Uncertainty reigned as state and local officials scrambled to determine the effects of President Trump's Tuesday directive ...
21 pets from California brought to Arizona to find 'furever' homes
The Arizona Humane Society said in a news release that 21 pets were flown from shelters in California to Arizona on Jan. 25.
Arizona Legislature takes first steps to keep Isaac school district open
A House committee approved a bill that would direct Maricopa County Treasurer John Allen to issue $2.5 million to cover one ...
Crash north of Elko kills Arizona man
ELKO, Nev. (KOLO) - A crash north of Elko killed a 76-year-old man from Arizona. Sunday morning, at around 6:00, troopers ...
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Ben Crump Sues Arizona Over Allegations of Racial Bias in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
Ben Crump sues Arizona for targeting health providers in a Medicaid fraud crackdown, alleging discrimination against minority ...
Phoenix residents notice concerning trend of pets being dumped, abandoned
Neighbors and workers at the Maricopa County animal shelter say they're seeing a growing number of lost abandoned animals in ...