Gov. Katie Hobbs exempted the Department of Public Safety from a statewide employment cap at government agencies meant to address a projected state budget deficit..

Officers found 20-year-old Erin Jones shot outside the house about 1:40 a.m. Sunday, police said. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

The issue of abortion — specifically the fate of Arizona’s 1864 near-total ban on the procedure — will once again be front and center at the state Capitol on Wednesday; lawmakers are continuing their one-day-a-week schedule, coming in on Wednesdays. The state House last week voted to repeal the law, and this week, all eyes will be on the Senate to see if it follows suit.

Storytelling has been an increasingly popular medium for sharing both personal stories — and more broad-based ones. Liz Warren is trying to train more people to be able to tell stories to a particular demographic.

After the federal government gave San Diego $40 million, advocates want to see a collaborative approach between all levels of government and local service providers to come up with a lasting migrant welcome program.

The University of Arizona men’s tennis team won its first ever Pac-12 Tournament Championship on Saturday. The Wildcats took on the Stanford Cardinals in Ojai, California in a match that ended four to zero.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Local researchers have been studying better ways to treat the disease. They’ve published a study with their latest findings.

As Gilbert continues to grapple with teen violence, the town is seeking members of the public to serve on an advisory task force. The 11-member group will be a mix of adults and teens, including at least four current high school students.

Following a spate of teen violence in the East Valley, the city of Chandler is hosting a session to address it on April 29. Presentations will be made by city police and a mental health professional.