Arizona Government News

Pima County to continue migrant services

Mar 26, 2024 County will avoid street releases at the end of the week, anticipating federal funding from the $650 million, in the border security funding bill, for shelter and services to asylum seekers.

Arizona expects to be back at the center of election attacks

Mar 23, 2024 Top officials are going on the offense.

AZ House Committee rejects sober living homes regulation bill despite Senate support

Mar 22, 2024 The bill passed the Arizona Senate unanimously.

Federal government allocates $475 million for clean energy projects on mine lands nationwide

Mar 21, 2024 The Morenci and Safford copper mines will recieve some of the funding.

Federal dollars for asylum seekers in Tucson on verge of running out as Congress releases spending deal

Mar 21, 2024 Congressional leaders unveiled a spending package with $650 million for short-term asylum services like Casa Alitas in Tucson. However, approval and allocation may come too late to avoid street releases.

Biden touts Arizona as America's 'future' as government invests $8.5 billion in chipmaker Intel

Mar 20, 2024 The Biden administration has predicted that the cash infusion should help the U.S. boost its global share of advanced chip production from zero to 20%.

Interstate Social Work Compact makes progress in AZ Legislature

Mar 20, 2024 The Arizona Senate bill is part of a nationwide effort to streamline social worker's licensing regulations.

State superintendent helps parent sue AZ school district over dual language learning

Mar 19, 2024 The lawsuit comes nearly two weeks after a judge dismissed a similar case.

Arizona lawmaker resigns after report of sexual misconduct allegation in college

Mar 19, 2024 State Rep. Jevin Hodge was appointed in January to fill a vacancy in District 8 that includes Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.

Few surprises expected in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election

Mar 19, 2024 Strategists said they’d be on the lookout for protest voters against President Biden for his handling of Israel and Palestine.

Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act despite bipartisan support

Mar 18, 2024 The bill would have banned cities from requiring homeowners associations and minimize single-family home sizes.

Cochise Supervisors approve $70,000 to clean up Miracle Valley Bible College property

Mar 18, 2024 The purpose of the funds are to prepare the property for auction later this year

4 years later, COVID-19 conspiracy still thrives in the Arizona Senate

Mar 15, 2024 A far-right, unofficial committee presented anti-vaccine testimony and defended dubious treatments.

Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward

Mar 15, 2024 Hathalie said she anticipates a vote by the full House could come as soon as Thursday.

Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care

Mar 15, 2024 Previous contempt fines totaling $2.5 million have failed to motivate authorities to improve care.

SunZia Transmission Project sparks legal dispute over sacred sites preservation

Mar 14, 2024 The Tohono O’odham Nation and San Carlos Apache Tribe seek to halt construction, citing threats to cultural heritage.

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