Critical Minerals: South32 won a major U.S. federal green light for its $4.7B Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona after the Forest Service issued a final Record of Decision, clearing the way for a new domestic supply chain for zinc, manganese, silver and copper. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge ordered Nancy Guthrie ransom imposter Derrick Callella into inpatient substance treatment before sentencing, while Sheriff Chris Nanos says his Nancy Guthrie task force is still meeting with the FBI every day. Elections & Voting Enforcement: The Trump DOJ announced federal election monitors for jurisdictions including Arizona and also sent letters warning election officials about potential criminal exposure tied to noncitizen voting. Arizona Election Fight: The Arizona Supreme Court backed Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, vacating a lower ruling and reinstating injunctions requiring the supervisors to fund Recorder election expenses. Immigration Health: ICE confirmed a measles outbreak at the Florence detention facility, triggering a lockdown and quarantine steps. Local Governance: Goodyear is moving toward updated water allocation rules to protect current customers while setting a predictable process for future development amid Colorado River uncertainty. Food Assistance: Reporting highlights how SNAP access is getting harder for Arizonans, with families facing documentation hurdles and delays.