Arizona Government

The Buzz: Ensuring Accuracy in Ballots and Information

As election day draws near, we turn our attention to efforts to get information out to voters.

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.

Tucson Airport Authority agrees to investigate groundwater pollution under EPA settlement

The agreement will focus on investigating and addressing PFAS pollution stemming from the Tucson International Airport.

AZ Supreme Court justice to retire

Robert Brutinel announced he will step down at the end of October.

Tucson city council to vote on ban of homeless encampments in washes

The proposed ban is aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting fragile ecosystems.

Court rules nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose citizenship hadn't been confirmed can vote the full ballot

The court’s decision comes after officials uncovered a database error that for two decades mistakenly designated the voters as having access to the full ballot.

The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues

Debate over how to regulate groundwater pumping continue, with some officials calling for immediate action.

“This aquifer is our Colorado River”: Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water

From the Governor to the Attorney General, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.

Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

House subcommittee considers bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park

Tribal leaders and local officials weigh in on the potential economic benefit and cultural impact

AZ Senator Wadsack pleads not guilty, calls charges politically motivated

Wadsack faces court for excessive speeding, claims political persecution.

Efforts to protect Santa Cruz River gain ground with federal conservation plan

Community leaders and federal officials join forces to safeguard one of America’s most endangered plans

Lack of citizenship documents might keep many from voting in Arizona state and local races

The announcement Tuesday of an error in state-run databases that reclassified voters comes days before county election officials are required to mail ballots to uniformed and overseas voters.

Tucson midtown neighborhood moves to erase racist housing restrictions from historic covenants

Residents take action to remove outdated racial covenants and promote inclusivity.

Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court

Meadows faces charges in Arizona and Georgia in what authorities allege was an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Trump’s favor.

Non-profit continues to file complaints detailing mistreatment of migrant children in custody

Two nonprofits that provide free legal services to migrants released reports last week and filed complaints with the federal government that allege a broad range of abuse and mistreatment experienced by children in Border Patrol custody.

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.

AG Mayes wants approval of new well for Saudi-backed alfalfa farm revoked

Mayes letter to state water department requests action within 10 business days.

Arizona Debate: Prop. 314 - Immigration Enforcement Referendum

Your Vote 2024

Abortion in Arizona - a virtual town hall

AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about the future of abortion in Arizona.

Arizona Minimum Wage - a virtual town hall

AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about a proposed minimum wage increase in Arizona.