San Carlos Apache Tribe demands state action after teen’s murder, Call for group home reform

The San Carlos Apache Tribe is calling for group home reforms, and pushes for a tribal alert system to protect missing children.

Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook

The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
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As the Trump administration purges web pages, this group is rushing to save them

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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally thousands of Tucson progressives

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PROPOSITIONS March 21, 2025

The Press Room - March 21, 2025

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AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order

Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”

Fontes says Southern Arizona Congressional run would be a “homecoming”

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Former Grijalva challenger enters race for CD 7

Daniel Butierez was Grijalva’s opponent in the 2024 election.

Sen. Kelly heads to Mercado to talk issues with business owners

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PROPOSITIONS March 14, 2025

The Press Room - March 14, 2025

The passing of long-serving Congressman Raul Grijalva and the overwhelming defeat of Prop 414.
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