Politics and Government

Judge strikes use of "unborn human being" from right to abortion ballot initiative description

Jul 26, 2024 The Legislative Council will now have to find a neutral term that is compliant with state law.

The Buzz: What a new Democratic presidential ticket means for AZ and other swing states

Jul 26, 2024 With a change at the top of the democratic presidential ticket, what will change in an already tight race?

Committee urges U.S. and Mexico to protect UNESCO World Heritage site from border wall damage

Jul 26, 2024 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is calling on the U.S. and Mexico to work together to assess and mitigate impacts of the border wall on wildlife of the Sonoran desert, especially the endangered Sonoran pronghorn.

US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'

Jul 25, 2024 A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.

Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC

Jul 25, 2024 Navajo and Hopi leaders urged Congress to pass a bill addressing their water crisis, proposing a $1.75 billion pipeline to bring Colorado River water to their communities.

Q&AZ: If Mark Kelly becomes VP pick, what will happen to his Arizona Senate seat?

Jul 25, 2024 For some Democrats, Vice President Mark Kelly has a nice ring to it.

4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address

Jul 25, 2024 President Biden addressed the nation about his decision to not seek reelection from the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Jul 24, 2024 Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

Not off to the races, Pima County suspends horse racing at the Rillito Racetrack in 2025 amid procurement controversy

Jul 24, 2024 County halts the process to ensure fair competition and assess the track's condition.

New report: Detained immigrant deaths were preventable

Jul 23, 2024 A new report published by the ACLU found that immigrant deaths in ICE detention centers were largely caused by lack of oversight and systemic failures, including two deaths in Arizona.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

Jul 23, 2024 They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site

Jul 23, 2024 Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.

Biden decision won't impact Arizona ballot preparations

Jul 22, 2024 Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said voters actually selected delegates not a candidate during the Presidential Preference Election.

These three words from 1922 are at the heart of the latest Colorado River clash

Jul 22, 2024 It’s all rooted in a document called the Colorado River Compact.

Arizona lawmakers react to Biden dropping reelection bid

Jul 21, 2024 A familiar name is floated for the replacement ticket.

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris

Jul 21, 2024 The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside.

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