Arizona Government News

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announce re-election bid

Apr 24, 2025 The announcement comes after Fontes said he would not run for Congress.

Tucson City Council to appoint new Ward 5 member on May 6th

Apr 23, 2025 Richard Fimbres leaves the council on May 1.

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

Apr 23, 2025 In a release, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called Trump's tariff scheme “insane”, “economically reckless”, and “illegal”.

Unions claim Trump undermining worker protections on military bases

Apr 23, 2025 Labor leaders for government contractors said they face new barriers to entering military installations.

U.S. citizen detained for 10 days by immigration officials may not have known what he was signing

Apr 21, 2025 A 19-year-old man who was held by immigration officials for ten days may not have been aware of what he was doing, when he allegedly signed a paper provided by authorities, admitting to having entered the country illegally.

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Apr 18, 2025 Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.

Standoff over disability funding heats up as Hobbs threatens blanket vetoes

Apr 17, 2025 Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer.

In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help

Apr 16, 2025 All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted

Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS

Apr 15, 2025 President Trump is expected to propose rescinding $1.1 billion — two years worth of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Fondomonte asks that AZ AG's lawsuit be dropped in court filing

Apr 14, 2025 The Saudi-backed alfalfa farm's answer to a civil complaint seeks an end to the suit and legal fees.

Tucson City Council’s Richard Fimbres announces retirement

Apr 11, 2025 A new council member will be appointed to serve until November.

The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA

Apr 11, 2025 People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.

Hobbs warns GOP budget fix could gut disability services, Paid Caregiver Program

Apr 11, 2025 Governor Hobbs is pushing back on a GOP budget plan she says threatens disability services and cuts paid caregiver hours for thousands of Arizona families.

Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders

Apr 9, 2025 President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.

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