They're messing with our elections again

Look, here's the deal— the courts just shut down another challenge to how we run our elections here in Arizona. Conservative groups, *grupos conservadores*, tried to appeal their lawsuit about election overhauls, and it was a no-go, mijo. The appeal was lost, according to a release from City Hall yesterday, Thursday, April 23rd. This whole thing feels like déjà vu, right? Every cycle, it's something. But for now, our voting process, at least on this specific challenge, stands as is.

It's a reminder that even in the heat of Phoenix, the fight for how we elect our leaders stays hot too. We've seen this dance before, and it looks like the current system for managing our ballots and polling places isn't going anywhere on this front. What does this mean for us? It means less uncertainty about the mechanics of voting, for now. But don't think for a second that these groups are giving up.

Another thing to keep an eye on, though it's federal, is the news about medical marijuana. While it’s been rescheduled, federal law still treats recreational use like it's a serious drug, like heroin. It's a weird spot to be in, considering what we see on the ground here.

That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.

Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk.

Oye, for more on what this means for our neighborhoods, tune into the morning show — you can find it live at mornings.live.