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A federal court temporarily blocked a steep increase in fees for citizenship and asylum application and other fees set to take effect Friday. That’s good news for migrants, but poses a challenge for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services which gets almost all of its budget from fees for services.

Officials and nonprofit partner to offer free immigration advice

Feb 26, 2024 The Consulate of Mexico in Nogales is partnering with Chicanos Por la Causa to offer free immigration advice and advice on pathways to US citizenship for community members.

SV City Council member and Peach's Pantry create Youth Leadership Fund

Feb 26, 2024 The fund is to help youth initaives the community
White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez at a news conference with Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. February 20, 2024

The Buzz: What happens when Washington comes to town?

Feb 23, 2024 The Buzz rides along as a federal advisor goes on a tour with city officials.
Twenty-dollar bills.

AZ Treasurer makes push for an additional financial education course as a high school graduation requirement

Feb 23, 2024 A bill in the legislature proposes to add that requirement.
Looking west across the University of Arizona mall. The Student Union Memorial Center and Old Main can both been seen.

Arizona's public universities extend financial aid deadline due to federal delays

Feb 23, 2024 The board moved to extend the Arizona Promise Program deadline to May 1.

What to know about New York and Arizona’s fight over extraditing suspect in grisly hotel killing

Feb 23, 2024 The top prosecutor in Maricopa County has said the suspect must first answer to his alleged crimes in Arizona.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

ABOR accelerates financial reforms amid UA fiscal woes

Feb 22, 2024 The Arizona Board of Regents swiftly implements financial reforms following the University of Arizona's financial troubles, amidst controversy over shared governance.
Illustration of IM-1 lunar spacecraft.

South Pole moon landing sets up new exploration goals

Feb 22, 2024 Lunar scientists and engineers are facing the challenge of getting water from the surface.
Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Gallego leads Lake in new poll, no answers from Sinema

Feb 22, 2024 If the Independent chooses to run, a three-way race could be tight.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Ordinance cracking down homeless encampments in Tucson washes is moving forward

Feb 22, 2024 A Supreme Court case is considering a similar issue nationally.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Arizona secures $10.3 million investment for ecosystem restoration

Feb 22, 2024 The federal investment strengthens conservation efforts and combats invasive threats

Judge to decide whether to hear case against Arizona gun dealers for alleged part in gun trafficking to Mexico

Feb 21, 2024 A lawsuit by the Mexican government against five Arizona gun dealers has its first hearing Thursday in federal court in Tucson. The suit alleges the dealers caused Mexico harm by trafficking guns across the border from the U.S.
White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez at a news conference with Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. February 20, 2024

White House official gets Tucson tour

Feb 21, 2024 The Mayor used the opportunity to show what the city is doing with federal dollars.
Supervisor Rex Scott speaks about the Blue Ribbon Commission's final report at the Feb. 20, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting.

No new jail for Pima County, but a new jail commission is moving forward

Feb 20, 2024 Republican Supervisor Steve Christy said the decision was “kicking the can down the road,” but the four remaining Democrats say the county needs more information on potential alternatives to incarceration.
Old Main located at the University of Arizona.

AZ Board of Regents defends UAGC acquisition to Hobbs

Feb 20, 2024 The letter was sent late Tuesday afternoon.
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities

Feb 20, 2024 Stephanie Smith’s appointment calls for a pause, demanding a thorough evaluation of Hermosa Mine’s community and environmental impact

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