Timothy Courchaine – California Globe

Fontes Rejects ‘Cartel Lawyer’ Label in AZ SOS Debate Clash With Kolodin

October 2, 2026 2:35 pmOctober 2, 2026 2:36 pm

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes warned Republican challenger Alex Kolodin of a “personal problem” during their Sept. 30 debate after Kolodin repeatedly invoked Fontes’ past criminal-defense work and called him a cartel lawyer. The exchange brought renewed attention to...

AZ US Attorney Rejects Mayes, Fontes Concerns Over Subpoenaed Voter Data, Offers Joint Review

September 29, 2026 3:39 pmSeptember 29, 2026 3:39 pm

U.S. Attorney for Arizona Timothy Courchaine has rejected concerns raised by Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about the use of subpoenaed Arizona voter information, while offering to work directly with Fontes to review voter rolls....

Arizona Medicaid Fraud Cases Trace More Than $102 Million in Billing to Native American Program

September 18, 2026 1:22 pmSeptember 18, 2026 1:23 pm

Federal prosecutors in Arizona announced two Medicaid fraud cases this week involving more than $102 million in combined billings to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System for services purportedly provided to patients covered through its American Indian Health Program....

‘Intermittent AT&T Connectivity Issues’ At Maricopa County Polling Sites as Federal Monitors Deployed To Three Arizona Counties

July 22, 2026 10:57 amJuly 22, 2026 10:57 am

The U.S. Department of Justice deployed election monitors to three Arizona counties during Tuesday’s primary election as Maricopa County officials reported brief connectivity problems affecting a small number of electronic poll books at voting locations. The Justice Department said personnel...

Arizona Senator Pushes Federal Action on Tribal Medicaid Fraud

May 15, 2026 11:14 amMay 15, 2026 11:15 am

Arizona State Senator Carine Werner (R-LD4) is calling for expanded federal action over alleged ongoing Medicaid fraud targeting Native American communities, while Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is accusing Werner of politicizing investigations already underway by state and federal authorities....

Arizona Man Shot by Border Patrol Identified as Human Smuggler With Active Federal Warrant Amidst Increased Protests, Illegal Immigrant Arrests

January 29, 2026 6:37 amJanuary 29, 2026 6:38 am

A 34-year-old Arizona man suspected of involvement in a human smuggling operation was shot and wounded by a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Arivaca, Arizona, early Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire on law enforcement during a pursuit, authorities said. ...