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The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Democrats pushback on Arizona ICE Act

Apr 7, 2025 Democrats oppose the Arizona ICE Act, warning it mirrors 287g policies and could lead to racial profiling without improving public safety or stopping drug crime.

File image of razor wire lining a fence at a state prison in Arizona.

Investigation into Tucson prisoner’s deaths ongoing

Apr 7, 2025 The Arizona Department of Corrections said Ricky Wassenaar was the sole suspect.

Thousands gather at the south edge of Reid Park in Tucson on April 5, 2025, for anti-Trump protest.

Thousands of Tucsonans line streets in anti-Trump protest

Apr 6, 2025 Crowds turned out in Tucson on Saturday as part of the nationwide Hands Off! protest to oppose the actions of the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

The Boulder Fire near Carefree, AZ on June 28, 2024

The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance

Apr 4, 2025 As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.

A March 2018 photo of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated

Apr 3, 2025 While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.

AZ Supreme Court rules "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when citing law

Apr 3, 2025 The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when quoting the law, despite concerns over partisan implications.

Pediatricians are concerned that most Arizona children have missed routine vaccinations.

Federal grant cuts hit Pima County Health Department, impacting jobs and services

Apr 2, 2025 County officials brace for workforce reductions as major grants are terminated.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne presented his 2025 State of Education Speech to the AZ Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents

Apr 2, 2025 Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.

Since the 1960s, the U.S. has charged a 25% tariff on imported pickup trucks. The extra protection from foreign competition encouraged U.S. automakers to concentrate on pickup trucks while largely ceding the market for cheaper, smaller vehicles. Photo: 2015 Ford F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show

The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great

Apr 2, 2025 Trade barriers and import tax protections can lead to unintended consequences.

Former Pima County Supervisor, Adelita Grijalva. Grijalva is running for her late father's seat in Congress.

Appointment process for Supervisor Grijalva’s vacancy begins

Apr 1, 2025 The Pima County Supervisors will appoint a Democrat to represent District 5 through 2026.

Gallego putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

Apr 1, 2025 The holds — a maneuver used on occasion in the Senate — means that it is impossible for the chamber to move quickly to confirm the nominees and would potentially have to tie up hours or days of floor time to advance each nominee.