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A mail-in ballot from the 2023 Pima County Election.

The Buzz: Changes to Arizona's elections

Election moves come as the state prepares for more mandatory recounts.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs speaks during a Q & A session with Chief Executive Officer of the Sky Islands Regional Partnership Melany Edwards Barton in Sierra Vista. February 13, 2024.

Hobbs on Senate's failure to pass Bipartisan Border Security Package: "It is incredibly unfortunate and frustrating."

The Q & A was hosted by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership — formerly known as the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
Red Butte in Coconino County, Wednesday, Aug. 30. Known as "Wii'i Gdwiisa," in Havasupai, the sacred grounds are protected under President Joe Biden's Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni- Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon

The monument designation will help preserve 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park.

GOP organizations sue Arizona's top election official in latest dispute over election manual

The suit alleges violations of public comment and public disclosure requirements, along with specific provisions state officials approved for the manual.
A view of the dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

AZ GOP frustrated over new election bill

If the bill passes and is signed into law, it would solve an election calendar issue that could happen if a recount is needed for the primary election.
File image of the exterior of the Arizona State House of Representatives in Phoenix.

Republicans pass voting center ban in the AZ House

The bill would instead establish voting precincts of 1,000 people.

Bill that proposes adding federal criminal penalties for those evading law enforcement within 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border passes House

Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani is the bill's sponsor.
Postal bins with tags for ballots in the 2020 general election.

Arizona counties urge swift bipartisan action on election calendar

If a solution is not found by early February, the state will risk missing key federal deadlines for the presidential election.
Arizona Republican Party.

Arizona Republicans choose Trump favorite Gina Swoboda as party chair

Swoboda replaces Jeff DeWit, who was halfway through his two-year term.
This map from Opportunity Atlas shows the average income for adults based on where they grew up.

The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.
Kyrsten Sinema

Sinema says details on border-foreign aide negotiations likely out next week

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says details on border-foreign aid package likely out next week and will include funding for migrant services such as Tucson’s Casa Alitas, a quicker process for asylum claims and changes to manage large groups arriving at the border.
Jeff DeWitt speaking in Phoenix in 2019

Arizona GOP head resigns over leaked recording trying to bribe Kari Lake

Head of the Arizona Republican party Jeff DeWit announced his resignation Wednesday, a day after a recording leaked where the GOP chair appears to be offering Senate hopeful Kari Lake a bribe to take a break from politics.
Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
The border crossing sits closed Dec. 15, 2023, at Lukeville, Ariz.

Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure

The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.

Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.
Interim Pima County Supervisor Sylvia Lee.

Sylvia Lee replaces Sharon Bronson on Pima County Board of Supervisors

Former PCC board member will not run in 2024.

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