Arizona Government

Hacker changed candidate photos on Arizona election results website

The Secretary of State’s Office is working with the state’s homeland security agency to investigate whether private candidate information was accessed.

Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs

The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public media and foreign aid. It heads back to the House for final passage.

Adelita Grijalva Wins Democratic Primary for Late Father’s Congressional Seat

After a competitive and crowded primary, the former Pima County Supervisor will face Republican Daniel Butierez in a special election this fall.

Senate set to debate cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid

The Senate voted Tuesday to advance debate on a package of cuts requested by President Trump that would claw back previously allocated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Small donors, big PACs, and out-of-state money shape Arizona’s 7th Congressional District race

Democratic and Republican candidates in AZ-07 raise millions, with PACs, small donors, and out-of-state money shaping the race ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Reverse Robin Hood: Medicaid cuts threaten rural Arizona hospitals to fund top 1% tax breaks

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” could leave thousands without care in Arizona and shutter five rural hospitals.

Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.

University of Arizona loses $59 million in federal funding

64 grants affected.

Arizona communities have highest rates of adults covered by Medicaid. They're bracing for cuts

Arizona health professionals are continuing to raise concerns about cuts to state Medicaid funding approved in Republicans' recent tax and policy bill.

Shoes off at the airport? TSA gives the pesky rule the boot

For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement has ended.

Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?

Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.

Hobbs: 'I've signed way more bills than I’ve vetoed' as she breaks veto record for a 2nd time

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says breaking the state veto record for a second time wasn’t her goal, but she’ll continue to block bills that are bad for Arizona.

The Long Road: TUSD faces tough cuts and turns to voters after federal aid ends

With COVID relief gone and state funding lagging behind inflation, TUSD faces possible cuts, unless voters approve a $45 million override this fall.

AZ Congressional Republicans vote to pass Trump’s massive spending bill

The “Big Beautiful Bill” passed with a 218-214 on Thursday.

Activists rally outside Rep. Ciscomani’s Tucson office to protest Medicaid cuts in Trump-backed bill

Rep. Ciscomani voted to approve President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill in May and is now urging congressional leaders to protect it.

States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

The lawsuit, which includes Arizona, seeks to block the Trump administration from using the data for immigration enforcement or "population surveillance."

The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system

NPR was the first to report on the new tool designed to give state and local election officials an easier way to ensure only citizens are voting.

Sen. Mike Lee scales back land sale plan but Arizona sites still at risk

Conservation groups warn the new proposal could open cherished public lands to sale, including areas near Organ Pipe and Sky Island ranges.

Adelita Grijalva beats Deja Foxx in CD7 primary, more on Project Blue

Adelita Grijalva dominates Deja Foxx and Daniel Hernandez in CD7 Democratic primary, and the "Project Blue" data center will require more water, electricity, and locations than previously thought.

Massive ICE funding increase, Medicaid cuts, and unexpected drama in the CD7 race

ICE's staggering $75 billion funding increase and cuts to Medicaid with the "Big, Beautiful Bill," plus CD7 news.

Congressional District 7 Primary Debate - Democrats

Live debate on June 9.