Politics and Government

Kelly criticizes GOP push for medicaid cuts and work mandates

May 16, 2025 Healthcare leaders warn a tax cut bill could jeopardize care for thousands amid Arizona’s mental health and housing crises.

EPA backs Arizona’s bid to regulate underground injection wells.

May 15, 2025 Shift praised by lawmakers as a step towards control and streamlined permitting during a signing ceremony today.

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.

Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

May 15, 2025 Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting.

Listen: A once-fringe theory on birthright citizenship comes to the Supreme Court

May 15, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on May 15 in a case challenging an executive order President Trump signed in January to limit who is entitled to birthright citizenship.

Paid parking in Tucson will be extended beginning June

May 14, 2025 Car users will have to pay for parking on Saturdays until 7 p.m.

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

Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan

May 12, 2025 Gallego's plan comes three months into President Donald Trump's administration as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of carrying out mass deportations.

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

May 10, 2025 As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.

Federal judge pauses Oak Flat land swap until a SCOTUS decision

May 9, 2025 The ruling comes two days after arguments were heard.

The Buzz: Southern Arizona’s role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

May 9, 2025 Titan missile silos once surrounded the area, and from churches to plant nurseries, the remnants are everywhere.

A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble

May 8, 2025 The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry

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

May 8, 2025 A $30K setback can’t stop the reel.

Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap

May 8, 2025 Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.

Rocque Perez Appointed to Tucson City Council Ward 5 Seat

May 6, 2025 The current director of a regional education board will serve through Dec 1.

Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

May 6, 2025 A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.

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