Arizona 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.

Tucson neighborhood to receive $500,000 in neighborhood improvement funds.

Choice Neighborhood Improvement Grants are designed for vulnerable communities.

Trump and Second Gentleman set to visit Tucson on Thursday

Their visits will come two days after the first presidential debate between the vice president and former president.

Grand Canyon's main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?

The Transcanyon pipeline twists and turns over the canyon's rugged terrain.

The Buzz: Becoming an informed voter

As the election approaches, we discuss how to avoid fake news and find good information.

Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte receives permit for new well on its property

The new well is a sign that the company is growing its Arizona operations despite the loss of state land leases.

Hobbs willing to use administrative action over water

The Governor spent the day in Cochise County meeting with farmers and homeowners.

US Interior Secretary announces restoration of the once-endangered Apache trout species in Arizona

The Apache trout is found only in the streams of eastern Arizona's White Mountains.

Grand Canyon pipeline repairs completed; overnight lodging set to resume

Four significant breaks in the 12.5 mile-long (20 kilometer-long) Transcanyon Waterline had caused the famous tourist destination to shut down overnight hotel stays beginning on Aug. 29.

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.

ADOT to add 18 new EV charging stations in Arizona

They said this will help encourage the use of electric vehicles as an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.

The Buzz: Arizona/Saudi relations go back long before Fondomonte

We listen to an episode of AZPM's podcast Tapped that traces the link between the two deserts

Tucson migrant operation to receive new funding while spending still in question

Pima County will receive nearly $19 million in federal funding to continue services for asylum seekers who come through Tucson.

Prosecutors in Arizona's fake electors case dispute defendants' allegations of a political motive

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Cohen is considering requests from at least a dozen of 18 people indicted in April to dismiss charges of fraud, conspiracy and forgery.

Breaks in only water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays

Visitors won’t be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the only pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.

Havasu Falls closed indefinitely after deadly flash flood

Havasupai Tribe and emergency teams assessing damage.

New directive says Border Patrol must return migrants’ belongings

In the past many migrants have said border officials discarded their things, including legal documents, religious items and medications.

From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms

What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.

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.

Arizona Open Primaries - a virtual town hall

AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about upcoming 2024 Election Ballot initiatives in Arizona.