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Fontes: Supreme Court ruling on Trump's mail-in voting order changes nothing

An injunction in a separate case still blocks Trump's mail-in voting order after Supreme Court win.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A U.S. Supreme Court ruling" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-rules" data-vars-content-id="d0d5cb1b-55e6-47fa-9f26-30426bbc5487" data-vars-headline="Fontes: Supreme Court ruling on Trump&#x27;s mail-in voting order changes nothing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-rules" target="_self">A U.S. Supreme Court ruling</a> on President Trump&#x27;s executive order to restrict mail-in voting won&#x27;t matter for now because of an injunction in a separate case challenging it, according to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.Driving the news: The high court on Monday ruled that a group of states that sued over Trump&#x27;s executive order lacked standing to bring the case.

Michelin stars skip Arizona in Southwest debut

But several Phoenix restaurants took home other awards.

Food and Drink

The famously stingy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/24/utah-michelin-star-predictions" data-vars-content-id="592f167b-2d65-4af5-9f31-8192af4eb4af" data-vars-headline="Michelin stars skip Arizona in Southwest debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/24/utah-michelin-star-predictions" target="_self">Michelin Guide</a> denied Arizona restaurants any of its coveted stars, but nearly a dozen Valley favorites did get some recognition during a ceremony Wednesday. Why it matters: A Michelin star would have gone a long toward boosting the Valley&#x27;s growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national reputation for its restaurant scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/phoenix-reborn-with-new-hotels-food-and-art?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="592f167b-2d65-4af5-9f31-8192af4eb4af" data-vars-headline="Michelin stars skip Arizona in Southwest debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/phoenix-reborn-with-new-hotels-food-and-art?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">national reputation for its restaurant scene</a>.

Jake Hoffman is making money off candidates he recruited

Jake Hoffman is an influential far-right state senator from Gilbert.

Politics

A political communications firm owned by influential GOP state Sen. Jake Hoffman has made more than $200,000 so far off of two statewide candidates he recruited to run in the 2026 election, campaign finance data shows.Why it matters: The money spent on Hoffman&#x27;s Forged Communications — by prominent candidates <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kimberly Yee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/28/yee-challenge-horne-republican-primary-superintendent-of-public-instruction" data-vars-content-id="9346e458-d9ce-457c-b99c-134f82e9da2b" data-vars-headline="Jake Hoffman is making money off candidates he recruited" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/28/yee-challenge-horne-republican-primary-superintendent-of-public-instruction" target="_self">Kimberly Yee</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alexander Kolodin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/04/01/alexander-kolodin-announces-arizona-secretary-of-state-bid" data-vars-content-id="9346e458-d9ce-457c-b99c-134f82e9da2b" data-vars-headline="Jake Hoffman is making money off candidates he recruited" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/04/01/alexander-kolodin-announces-arizona-secretary-of-state-bid" target="_self">Alexander Kolodin</a> — raise conflict of interest concerns with political observers and ethics experts.

The 8 ballot propositions to know for Arizona's election

Arizonans will vote on photo radar, DEI, transgender athletes and more.

The lawsuits are over and ballots are being finalized, and though Arizonans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="won&#x27;t get to vote on school vouchers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/18/proposition-212-off-ballot-esa-school-vouchers-arizona-supreme-court" data-vars-content-id="0ee737ad-a108-4f99-a24b-dc02a81c1153" data-vars-headline="The 8 ballot propositions to know for Arizona&#x27;s election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/18/proposition-212-off-ballot-esa-school-vouchers-arizona-supreme-court" target="_self">won&#x27;t get to vote on school vouchers</a> in November, there are plenty of other propositions to sort through.Why it matters: Ballot propositions give voters an opportunity to decide the laws for themselves, rather than rely on state legislators.

There's 1 month left for Flashlight Nights at the Desert Botanical Garden

The popular Desert Botanical Gardens series is extending through September for the first time.

Culture

This summer, nature lovers and the nature-curious have an extra month to check out the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Desert Botanical Garden&#x27;s popular &quot;Flashlight Nights&quot; events" data-vars-click-url="https://dbg.org/summer-garden-after-dark/" data-vars-content-id="21b339da-285c-4d82-9f07-83731825464c" data-vars-headline="There&#x27;s 1 month left for Flashlight Nights at the Desert Botanical Garden" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dbg.org/summer-garden-after-dark/" target="_blank">Desert Botanical Garden&#x27;s popular &quot;Flashlight Nights&quot; events</a>, which will continue to the end of September for the first time since the series began in 1988.Why it matters: As Phoenix temperatures (hopefully) begin to cool down, the weekend events offer a fun, sunburn-free way for kiddos and adults to explore what makes living in the desert so unique.

Where in the Valley?

Welcome to another edition of &quot;Where in the Valley?&quot;How it works: We show you something cool. You tell us where it is.

Chandler, prepare for Late Night Madness at Seafood City

The popular grocery chain plans to bring its viral party to Arizona this fall.

Fans of Arizona&#x27;s newly opened Seafood City in Chandler haven&#x27;t yet received the full experience the Filipino grocery chain has to offer: Late Night Madness.Why it matters: The California-based franchise periodically extends its hours to host boisterous community parties with local DJs and street food — and the Chandler store is expected to host its first such event this fall.

Effort underway to revitalize First Fridays on Roosevelt Row

Organizers hope to bring back vendor and artist space at First Fridays on Roosevelt Row.

Roosevelt Row First Friday organizers are hoping to bring back some of the glory that was lost this year when the street fair elements were halted.State of play: First Friday hasn&#x27;t been the same since it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ended its trademark vendor market and road closures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/05/01/roosevelt-row-reckoning-first-friday-changes" data-vars-content-id="c9d86046-b7ab-4c73-979f-ad3c1ceb173e" data-vars-headline="Effort underway to revitalize First Fridays on Roosevelt Row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/05/01/roosevelt-row-reckoning-first-friday-changes" target="_self">ended its trademark vendor market and road closures</a> due to &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ugly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNQd_LEkvo/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="c9d86046-b7ab-4c73-979f-ad3c1ceb173e" data-vars-headline="Effort underway to revitalize First Fridays on Roosevelt Row" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNQd_LEkvo/?img_index=1" target="_blank">ugly</a>&quot; and violent incidents.

"Malcolm in the Middle"  actor Frankie Muniz vs. Scottsdale

After a post about a three-year permit ordeal, Scottsdale's mayor and a council member jumped in to help.

Development

Frankie Muniz, the 40-year-old actor and Scottsdale resident most known for the sitcom &quot;Malcolm in the Middle,&quot; took to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="X" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/frankiemuniz/status/2080090934067487212?s=46&amp;t=xOciPJQDsblJTyj7caaA8Q" data-vars-content-id="78bc8011-52e0-4144-85a5-05cf22ec7f15" data-vars-headline="&quot;Malcolm in the Middle&quot; actor Frankie Muniz vs. Scottsdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/frankiemuniz/status/2080090934067487212?s=46&amp;t=xOciPJQDsblJTyj7caaA8Q" target="_blank">X</a> to complain about a long-drawn city permit nightmare.The intrigue: Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky and Council Member Barry Graham promptly offered to help Muniz in the replies.

Phoenix Pride files for bankruptcy as groups feel the pinch nationwide

Phoenix Pride filed for bankruptcy as Pride groups across the U.S. are feeling the financial pinch.

Phoenix Pride is the latest domino to fall in a nationwide trend of LGBT organizations facing financial hardships.Why it matters: Pride groups and the celebrations they organize — June is Pride Month — are a source of inclusion and belonging for LBGT community members.

Cadbury Easter honors are on the line in baby hippo naming vote

Cadbury says with the right name, Phoenix's new baby pygmy hippo will be their next Easter bunny.

Phoenix could soon be home to the Easter Hippo.State of play: The World Wildlife Zoo recently welcomed a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new baby pygmy hippo" data-vars-click-url="https://ktar.com/arizona-news/baby-hippo-wildlife-world-zoo/5821200/" data-vars-content-id="882057d1-4c27-47ad-8241-13fa233ea5a4" data-vars-headline="Cadbury Easter honors are on the line in baby hippo naming vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ktar.com/arizona-news/baby-hippo-wildlife-world-zoo/5821200/" target="_blank">new baby pygmy hippo</a>, and visitors get to choose the name.

New book tells full story of journalist Don Bolles' assassination

New book tells the full story of journalist Don Bolles' assassination for the first time.

I&#x27;ve got an exciting announcement — my new book, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Murder in the Fourth Estate: The Assassination of Investigative Journalist Don Bolles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Fourth-Estate-Assassination-Investigative/dp/B0FLV6QSRZ/" data-vars-content-id="91f68293-5f35-446b-ac37-5dff59eed23c" data-vars-headline="New book tells full story of journalist Don Bolles&#x27; assassination" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Fourth-Estate-Assassination-Investigative/dp/B0FLV6QSRZ/" target="_blank">Murder in the Fourth Estate: The Assassination of Investigative Journalist Don Bolles</a>,&quot; will be released by publisher Bloomsbury on April 2.Why it matters: Despite its notoriety, there&#x27;s never been a comprehensive history of the Don Bolles case — America&#x27;s most infamous journalistic assassination.

Iconic Phoenix steakhouse Durant's reopens with same classic feel

The new owners' renovation aimed to keep everything fans know and love about the historic steakhouse intact.

Durant&#x27;s is reopening under new ownership after a nearly year-long renovation that aimed to keep everything fans know and love about the central Phoenix steakhouse intact.Why it matters: In a city long defined by rapid growth where everything seems new, Durant&#x27;s Steakhouse is a historic institution.

Culture

There's 1 month left for Flashlight Nights at the Desert Botanical Garden

Michelin stars skip Arizona in Southwest debut

Where in the Valley?

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Chandler, prepare for Late Night Madness at Seafood City