GOP Unveils Election Security Bill

Republican state lawmakers introduced a measure to strengthen voter ID rules, tighten mail-in ballot security, and bar foreign contributions in state elections.

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Kingman, filed the Arizona Secure Elections Act on Monday. The proposal would go before voters in a future general election if the Legislature approves.

The act would set early voting deadlines, require government-issued ID for all voters, and mandate annual confirmation of mail-in ballot addresses.

The Arizona Freedom Caucus endorsed the proposal, citing persistent election administration issues and a need to restore voter confidence.

Scottsdale OKs Axon HQ

The Scottsdale City Council voted 4-3 to approve a compromise plan for Axon’s global headquarters, including a manufacturing facility, hotel, and 1,200 residential units.

The bodycam manufacturer’s proposal sparked a months-long debate over the number of apartments and condos, as well as the project’s impact on the community.

The debate intensified after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a state law in April that blocked project opponents’ efforts to hold a citywide vote on the proposal.

Axon issued a statement after the vote, saying, “Thank you to the thousands of Scottsdale residents who helped make our project better with their feedback.”

U of A, Casino Ink $60M Deal

The stadium at the University of Arizona in Tucson will be named Casino Del Sol Stadium under a 20-year, $60 million naming rights deal with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

The deal also makes the tribe the exclusive casino and gaming partner for the university starting next year. The tribe operates the Casino Del Sol casino resort south of Tucson.

The agreement will bring exterior and interior branding, field logos, and upgraded amenities to the venue, previously known as Arizona Stadium.

University and tribal leaders said the partnership will also fund education, community, and cultural programs in Tucson and Southern Arizona.

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➤ Buckeye: Former state lawmaker Austin Smith pleaded guilty to forging petition signatures during his 2024 reelection campaign and faces probation, a $5,000 fine, and a five-year ban on running for office. (More)

➤ Cochise County: The sheriff’s office is testing extended-flight drones to monitor illegal border crossings and assist in search-and-rescue missions. (Watch)

➤ Tucson: The Amphitheater School District will consolidate several elementary schools next school year, citing declining enrollment and budget challenges. (Watch)

➤ Glendale: The city will reinstate Valley Metro’s low-cost RideChoice program for residents with disabilities starting Dec. 1. (Details)

➤ Nogales: Former U.S. Border Patrol agent Jorge Jimenez was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for conspiring with a Mexican cartel to bypass checkpoint inspections. (More)

➤ Queen Creek: Four students were treated for bee stings Monday at Queen Creek Junior High School, with no hospitalizations reported. (More)

➤ No. 1-seed Jay Friend of the University of Arizona won his opening round match in the NCAA singles championship in Orlando, Florida. The school’s Alexander Rozin and Filip Gustafsson are also competing. (Bracket)

➤ Grand Canyon will play UCLA in the opening round of the 48-team NCAA men’s soccer championship that starts Thursday. (Bracket)

➤ An app called Sports Sitters connects Arizona parents with college athletes for babysitting, letting students earn money under new NIL rules. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ The remaining flight restrictions were lifted at Sky Harbor Airport and the nation’s other major airports following the end of the partial federal government shutdown. (Watch)

➤ Green Valley residents packed a meeting on water conservation, citing concerns about the proposed Copper World mine and its potential impacts on groundwater. (Watch)

➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a disaster loan center in Tempe to assist the community with recovery from October’s severe storm. (Photos)

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➤ Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain in Phoenix remains off-limits while crews address boulders loosened by October’s heavy rainfall. (Watch)

➤ Prescott Valley will expand Glassford Hill Road in early 2026, adding lanes, sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and shoulders to improve traffic flow and safety. (See Map)

➤ Mohave College will host an art show and sale on Dec. 5–6 at the Beale Street Center in Kingman, featuring more than 100 student-created pieces. (More)

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