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Sen. Ruben Gallego talks to constituents, at the Chiricahua Community Health Center in Douglas on March 18, 2025, about their fears over Medicaid cuts the week after Congress passed a budget with directions for cuts that put Medicaid at risk.

Gallego says border plan differs from predecessor's Senate failure

May 15, 2025 Gallego’s office says this is a framework, and he’ll engage colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work on legislation.
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials.

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

May 12, 2025 The new ban will continue on a "month-by-month basis, until a significant window of containment is achieved," said the USDA
White flowers are planted around the historic fountain in front of the Old Main building on the University of Arizona campus.

University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit

May 10, 2025 University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.
The Loft Cinema marquee, Aug. 27, 2020.

NEA Pulls Funding for Loft Film Fest 2025; Tucson Community Rallies Support

May 8, 2025 A $30K setback can’t stop the reel.
Henry Trejo outside of the Tucson VA on Friday, May 2, 2025. Trejo, a veteran, says he is supporting VA staff amid potential layoffs agency-wide.

Veterans show support for Tucson VA staff amid looming cuts

May 2, 2025 Veterans for Peace say they will be outside the Tucson VA every Friday morning to support staff and veterans.
Tucson protestors marched for May Day or International Worker's Day on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. Rallies took place across the country in support of immigrants and federal workers in response to the Trump Administration's actions and policies.

Tucson protestors turn out for nationwide May Day rallies

May 2, 2025 More than 1000 people marched in support of federal workers and immigrants.
The stretch of the Verde River that goes through Clarkdale ends near the Tuzigoot Road Bridge.

The Buzz revisits our trip down the Verde River

May 2, 2025 As the show prepares to take a break, we listen back to our favorite episode.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at the Tucson VA Medical Center on Monday, April 28, 2025. Secretary Collins says he is taking care of veterans.

VA job cuts loom but deadline moves

Apr 30, 2025 Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.
Monique Van Sickle, a volunteer marketing and communications board member, tends to one of the registers at the group's thrift store. On Thursday May 1, 2025 the organization will change its name from the Assistance League of Tucson to Viva Pima!

Tucson nonprofit drops its national affiliation with its umbrella organization

Apr 28, 2025 Assistance League of Tucson becomes Viva Pima! moving forward.
A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Officials address housing demand as Santa Rita Park closes for revamp

Apr 25, 2025 $8 million project displaces unhoused people.
The oil tanker Palanca Rio arrives in Portland, Maine, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after a two-day voyage from St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.

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”.
Congressional District 7 candidate Adelita Grijalva and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly speak at a roundtable event focusing on issues facing labor unions in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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.
Child walking on a sidewalk holding father's hand.

Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive

Apr 18, 2025 By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years.
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Apr 18, 2025 Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.
A 5-year American Community Survey found that Latinos had the highest risk of job automation of any ethnic or racial group.

Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds

Apr 17, 2025 UCLA researchers call for investments in education and training to protect Latino workforce.
A sign in front of Fondomonte's 10,000 acre farm in La Paz County shows that, as of July 2024, the company is hiring.

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.

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