Arizona Government News

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Aug 14, 2024 Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.

With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

Aug 13, 2024 The coalition, Arizona for Abortion Access, said it is the most signatures validated for a citizens initiative in state history.

Horne pushes back on Hobbs' request for Department of Education audit

Aug 12, 2024 Superintendent Horne said the misappropriation of federal dollars was the previous administration’s responsibility.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

Aug 12, 2024 The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

An American (senator) in Paris: Kyrsten Sinema competes in amateur marathon on Olympic course

Aug 10, 2024 The Senator is a fitness fanatic, having competed in multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons, summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2013 and hiked Mount Fuji in July

Sentence overturned in border agent's killing that exposed 'Fast and Furious' sting

Aug 10, 2024 Osorio-Arellanes was sentenced in 2020 in the Dec. 14, 2010, fatal shooting of Agent Brian Terry while he was on a mission in Arizona.

The Buzz: 4-Day school weeks in Arizona

Aug 9, 2024 Does taking a day off help with some of the state's education issues?

Arizona GOP urges SCOTUS to reinstate voter restriction law

Aug 9, 2024 Arizona's top Republican lawmakers are asking the nation's high court to revive a law that would limit federal-only voters.

A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth

Aug 7, 2024 The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.

Arizona’s Latino voter population doubles since 2000, is a key force in 2024 election

Aug 7, 2024 New UCLA LPPI report highlights barriers and opportunities for engaging 1.3 million eligible voters in Arizona

Republican activist becomes first person to be convicted in Arizona’s fake elector case

Aug 7, 2024 Seventeen other people had been charged in the case.

AZ Supreme Court Justice remains on abortion ballot language case, after claims of bias

Aug 6, 2024 Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery's choice comes 24 hours after Arizona for Abortion Access called for his recusal.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

Aug 5, 2024 Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped

Aug 5, 2024 Seventeen other people charged in the case have pleaded not guilty to the felony charges.

Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development

Aug 3, 2024 The U.S. Senate candidate emphasized the need for adaptable education pathways and legislative support to address workforce challenges.

The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs

Aug 2, 2024 From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.

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