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This photo accompanied a July 10, 2024 social media post in which congressman Raul Grijalva announced he has finished cancer treatments "for now."

Colleagues, environmentalists and more offer condolences after Rep. Grijalva's passing

Mar 13, 2025 The longtime Southern Arizona elected official was known for his work on a handful of issues.
U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva speaking with supporters of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren at a town hall at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug. 1, 2019.

Raúl Grijalva Dead at 77

Mar 13, 2025 The Tucson native represented his hometown in Congress for over two decades.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questioning Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024

AZ Sen. Mark Kelly urges Trump to reconsider tariffs

Mar 12, 2025 Kelly warns they hurt Arizona's economy, raise prices, and threaten key industries.
Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. January 13, 2025

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Mar 12, 2025 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speaks to supporters of Prop. 414, shortly after initial voting results showed 69% of Tucson voters rejected a half-cent sales tax increase.

Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

Mar 11, 2025 The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.
Protest supporting Palestinians at Arizona State University's Tempe campus on Friday, April 26, 2024

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

Mar 11, 2025 The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly shakes the hand of a Ukrainian soldier during his visit to Kyiv.

Elon Musk calls AZ Senator Mark Kelly a "traitor" following Ukraine visit

Mar 10, 2025 Senator Mark Kelly's visit comes as the United States pauses aid to Ukraine.
Voice of America Director-designate Kari Lake speaking at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake

Mar 10, 2025 U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.
Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with with stakeholders on March 7, 2025, in Nogales, Arizona, to discuss the challenges of fluctuating fresh produce tariffs on Mexico.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

Mar 8, 2025 The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.
Flags from Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes displayed at the University of Arizona bookstore in November 2020.

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

Mar 8, 2025 General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.
A pile burn in lost Dutchman State Park.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

Mar 7, 2025 A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
A scale and gavel

Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable

Mar 5, 2025 The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.
Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., nominates Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as the House meets for the third day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

Ciscomani says maintaining Medicaid and Pell Grants for "truly vulnerable population" among top priorities

Mar 5, 2025 Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani reiterated Tuesday that he does not support cuts to Medicaid for people such as disabled individuals or single moms, despite budget vote that could lead to significant cuts to social programs.
The Pima County Courthouse building in downtown Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Mar 4, 2025 Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.
US Capitol Building at night

Who are the State of the Union guests of Southern Arizona's congressional representatives?

Mar 4, 2025 Some are taking the opportunity to make a political statement with their plus-one to the president's speech.
Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Tariffs could raise price of produces, cars and more

Mar 3, 2025 President Donald Trump is renewing his promise of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying he could implement them as soon as Tuesday, which experts say could lead to higher costs for consumers across a host of products.

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