Arizona Government News

The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

Jan 26, 2024 A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

Sinema says details on border-foreign aide negotiations likely out next week

Jan 25, 2024 Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says details on border-foreign aid package likely out next week and will include funding for migrant services such as Tucson’s Casa Alitas, a quicker process for asylum claims and changes to manage large groups arriving at the border.

Pima Community College HVAC program receives $1.2 million

Jan 25, 2024 Industry leaders said the investment is important in solving the shortage in HVAC workers.

Cochise Supervisor Ann English to take the wheel as chair of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors once again

Jan 25, 2024 Current Board Chair Peggy Judd nominated English to take over the chair title

Grijalva and teachers gather in opposition to Republican’s potential education cuts

Jan 24, 2024 House Republicans have proposed a budget that would cut federal education spending by 28%.

Lawmakers call for new statue of Sandra Day O'Connor in DC

Jan 22, 2024 State Rep. Matt Gress sponsored the joint resolution to replace one of the statues in Statuary Hall.

Budget de la Gente funds community connection in Ward 1

Jan 22, 2024 The ward is the first in Arizona to implement participatory budgeting.

The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit

Jan 19, 2024 Two economists walk through how the state is facing a projected $1.7 billion deficit by the end of FY 25 after starting last year with a $2.5 billion surplus.

Law enforcement unions disagree on Sheriff Nanos’ leadership

Jan 18, 2024 Following a vote of no confidence, a different union has expressed support for the Sheriff.

Cochise County and Election Systems & Software host voting equipment demo at Cochise College

Jan 18, 2024 The event featured a presentation, demo and Q & A session

Arizona AG: No recount for Tucson's Prop. 413, city council salaries now increase

Jan 17, 2024 State, city officials sought guidance on whether a recount was needed.

Douglas City Council meeting interrupted by 'Zoombombing' individuals who made antisemitic remarks

Jan 16, 2024 The city has added new protocols to prevent the incident from happening again

Arizona projected to face $1.7 billion shortfall as revenues decline

Jan 12, 2024 The new projections from the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

Cochise County Celebrates life and legacy of first female county supervisor

Jan 11, 2024 Judy Gignac, who served on the board of supervisors from the late 1970s-late 1980s, passed away last month at 84

Tohono O’odham Utility Authority unveils expanded high-speed internet access

Jan 11, 2024 Funding for the project came from a $10 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect Program.

Nonprofit sues Cochise County, alleges noncompliance with the Arizona Public Records Law

Jan 10, 2024 American Oversight alleges the county failed fully fulfill public records requests relating the 2022 General Election among other requests for records

Selected Archive Filters

Arizona Government,
Government,
Katie Hobbs
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona