Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations
Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Arizona’s ‘Ag to Urban’ Initiative tackling water shortages and sustainable growth
ADWR’s new program looks to transition water intensive agriculture to low-water-use urban developments amid Colorado River shortages.
Arizona lawmakers push to limit mail ballot drop-off times
The bill seeks to speed up election results but raises concerns about accessibility and safety.
The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session
We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
Arizona conservation groups present 2025 Environmental Priorities to Governor Hobbs and Legislature
Over 35 organizations urge action on climate, water policies, clean energy and environmental justice in Arizona’s 2025 legislative session.
Lawmakers condemn child fatality report's call to remove guns from households with children
The report, which was first published in November 2024, calls for guns to be removed from households with children to prevent firearm injury deaths.
Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers
Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.
Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature
Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.
Your Vote 2024: Voting Guide
Become informed about the process of exercising your voting rights by learning about the essential steps in the voting process.
Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit
A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on AZ's contested election laws
The laws in question would require proof of citizenship for state voter registrants and restrict Arizona voters who registered with a federal-only election form from voting for president.
AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues
The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.
AZ Supreme Court upholds GOP-backed border security proposal for November ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a lower court that a Republican-backed border security proposal can stay on the November ballot.
