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From Nogales, Arizona, a view of the city and its border wall with Nogales, Sonora.

Change in asylum rules creates influx of migrants in Sonora shelter

Jun 18, 2024 A migrant shelter in Nogales, Sonora, is having a large increase in migrants being returned to Mexico after crossing the border into Arizona, including many families and children.
Republican candidates for Arizona's U.S. House CD3 seat took the stage to discuss the issues facing our state in a debate on May 22, 2024. The candidates participating in this debate were Jesus David Mendoza (left) and Jeff Zink (right).

Arizona Debates: U.S. House Republican Primary (CD3)

Jun 17, 2024 Republican candidates for Arizona's U.S. House Congressional District 3 seat take the stage to discuss the issues facing our state.
A view of the dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Arizona lawmakers pass budget closing $1.4 billion deficit

Jun 16, 2024 The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders.
Trucks drive on SR-189, near Nogales, on March 10, 2022.

Arizona troopers warn Congress that lifting weight limit on trucks will make highways more dangerous

Jun 15, 2024 Backers say the idea would improve the supply chain.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says

Jun 13, 2024 The report does not mention whether the federal government is pursuing a court-enforced reform plan known as a consent decree.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio announces new Housing and Urban Development guidelines on financial assistance for air conditioning costs in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

HUD will allow more federal dollars to go toward electric bill assistance

Jun 13, 2024 Government officials visited a public housing complex in Tucson to make the announcement.
Lucid Motors' Air.

NLRB files complaint against Arizona EV manufacturer Lucid Motors

Jun 12, 2024 The government accuses Lucid of launching a multi-pronged campaign to squash legally protected unionizing efforts in early 2023.
Republican candidates for Arizona's U.S. House CD4 seat took the stage to discuss the issues facing our state in a debate on May 29, 2024. The candidates participating in this debate were Kelly Cooper, David Giles, Jerone Davison, and Zuhdi Jasser.

Arizona Debates: U.S. House Republican Primary (CD4)

Jun 7, 2024 Republican candidates for Arizona's U.S. House Congressional District 4 seat take the stage to discuss the issues facing our state.
Democratic candidates for Arizona's U.S. House CD1 seat took the stage to discuss the issues facing our state in a debate on May 15, 2024. The candidates participating in this debate were Andrei Cherny, Marlene Galán-Woods, Andrew Horne, Kurt Kroemer, Conor O’Callaghan, and Amish Shah.

Arizona Debates: U.S. House Democratic Primary (CD1)

Jun 7, 2024 Democratic candidates for Arizona's U.S. House Congressional District 1 seat take the stage to discuss the issues facing our state.
Donald Trump

Trump returns to campaign trail with Phoenix rally

Jun 6, 2024 It was his first event post-conviction.
Sonoran Desert National Monument.

BLM restricts target shooting at Sonoran Desert National Monument to protect natural and cultural resources

Jun 6, 2024 New regulations limit dispersed recreational shooting to 5,295 acres, safeguarding plant species, archaeology sites and historic trails.
The west facade of United States Supreme Court Building at dusk in Washington, D.C., USA. From October 2011.

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

Jun 6, 2024 Facilities are often inadequate and understaffed, the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona said in court documents.

The 54th annual Tucson Juneteenth Festival: "It's a movement, not a moment."

Jun 5, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Richard Davis remembes growing up in Tucson's Black community; learn about Aphasia, and a place in Tucson offering friendship and support for those living with it; and go storm chasing with "Stories That Soar!"
A heckler engages with another audience member as Tucson Police interjects the argument at a city council meeting on June 4. The man was eventually escorted out of the building after booing several proclamation decisions.

Community activists protest Tucson budget over housing and homelessness

Jun 5, 2024 Meanwhile, members of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition said that the Tucson Police require additional funding to address homelessness and maintain public safety.
A sign directs voters to a polling site set up at Temple Emanu-El in Tucson on Nov. 3, 2020.

LUCHA looks to block controversial border ballot proposition

Jun 5, 2024 HCR 2060, also known as the Secure the Border Act, passed the state's House of Representatives yesterday. Now the civil rights group says it is unconstitutional.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

House passes controversial border initiative, heads to ballot for voter approval

Jun 4, 2024 The ballot measure would make it a state crime to enter the country somewhere other than a port of entry.

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