Good Day
Maricopa
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sandy Bahr continues to champion environmental causes in Arizona by organizing events and speaking at legislative hearings to boost climate policies. Originally from Michigan and inspired by the Sonoran Desert (where she first fell in love with the landscape), she motivates new generations for climate action. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers debate aligning the tax code with federal changes while the Department of Revenue urges residents with simple filings to submit returns promptly as over 300K submissions are expected by month's end. Tax professionals warn some filers may need to amend returns once budget talks progress & rules clarify. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Cardinals have hired Mike LaFleur as head coach following the dismissal of Jonathan Gannon — LaFleur spent three seasons refining the Rams' offense under Sean McVay and will face the challenge of upgrading the team's quarterback position. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State women’s basketball lost 74–67 to Kansas State at Desert Financial Arena on Feb. 1 after struggling with 3-point shots—coach Molly Miller said the team must build on its defense ahead of its game with Oklahoma State on Feb. 4. The Arizona Republic
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