The Arizona Department of Economic Security is laying off around 400 workers — about 5% of its staff — due to federal cuts. (ABC15)
⚖The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will file a counterclaim against County Recorder Justin Heap to settle who has authority over election duties, and to ask a judge to throw out the lawsuit he filed against the board last week. (Phoenix New Times)
⚾ Legislation to provide public funding for Chase Field renovations has enough votes to pass, Senate President Warren Petersen told KTAR host Mike Broomhead. (Arizona Sports)
🗳 Democrat Nick Mansour, former chair of the Arizona College of Nursing, announced his candidacy for state treasurer. (KJZZ)
Elijah Norton is the lone candidate on the Republican side.
👀 A person who pointed a gun at "No Kings" protesters over the weekend after a physical altercation hasn't been charged with a crime, but an investigation is ongoing. (AZcentral)
