The Buzz: The race for open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission

We look at what the Corporation Commission does, and offer some analysis of the race so far.
ELECTIONS October 17, 2024

Nanos defends decision to suspend political rival, says “I’m doing my job.”

Both employees are under gag orders and cannot speak on the allegations of policy violations.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate

GOP nominee Kari Lake has hyped the release of the records as part of a broader attack on Ruben Gallego's character.

Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.

AZLuminaria defends reporter after Sheriff Nanos accuses misconduct

Criminal Justice reporter John Washington reimbursed an inmate for the cost of phone calls from the jail, according to AZLuminaria.

Democratic incumbent out-raising Republican challenger in most competitive Pima County supervisors race

The district is split nearly evenly between Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters.
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Prop 312 promises help for property owners

Those affected by "nuisance" homeless camps may get tax refunds.

Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation

An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.

Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal Sovereignty vs. Nuclear Energy in the Climate Crisis

Uranium mining and nuclear energy may be affecting Arizona's tribal nations, posing threats to the region's water resources and the environmental and cultural heritage connected to them.
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Stress isn't all bad. Here's when it can help
Though chronic stress can take its toll on our health, there are situations when stress can be beneficial.
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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule
Federal regulators receive around 70 complaints a day about charges for subscriptions that are difficult to cancel or that people don't realize they accepted in the first place.
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Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, and grocery stores.
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Native voters could swing Arizona
Both parties are ramping up efforts to court Native American voters in the final stretch to Election Day.
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
The holiday comes about three weeks before Election Day. Events will be geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid renewed recognition of the power of their votes.
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7-Eleven to close over 400 stores in North America
The convenience store chain is shuttering “underperforming” locations, citing inflation pressures, slowed traffic, and a shift in consumer appetites.
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Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands
Experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall and winter months.
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Arizona Debates: U.S. Senate - Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D) and Kari Lake (R) discuss the issues during their only debate. Watch now.
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Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation
An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.
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