Politics and Government

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package

May 12, 2023 The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.

Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing

May 12, 2023 The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally.

Officials prepare for change in border policy

May 11, 2023 As Title 42 comes to an end, border officials prepare for a possible influx in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Judge rejects Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers' restraining order against reporter

May 10, 2023 “The strongest point is investigative reporting is a legitimate purpose. lt just is,” said Judge Howard Grodman.

Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion

May 10, 2023 The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.

Miracle Valley in Cochise County could be sold

May 10, 2023 The county is getting ready to auction the bible college property.

Governor Hobbs visits Tucson to share plans for end of Title 42

May 9, 2023 The press conference took place Tuesday afternoon where she discussed her five point approach to an expected increase in migrants.

Cochise County Board of Supervisors changes leadership

May 9, 2023 The new positions take effect May 23.

Kari Lake's lawyers fined in failed Arizona election lawsuit

May 5, 2023 In an order Thursday, the state’s highest court says Lake's attorney knowingly made “unequivocally false” statements.

Recall effort against Arizona election denier fails

May 4, 2023 Supporters of the push to recall Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby say they fell short of the nearly 5,000 signatures required to place a recall option on the ballot.

US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border

May 3, 2023 Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall spent Tuesday meeting with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Pima declares day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women

May 2, 2023 The county proclaims May 5 day to acknowledge epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people, which critically affects Native American women in Tucson and surrounding area.

UA professor maps Tucson's racist covenants

May 1, 2023 Professor Jason Jurjevich joined city employees Friday afternoon to discuss the project.

Arizona plans to sink more than $85 million into potholes, other repairs

Apr 29, 2023 The cold weather in northern Arizona and wet weather in lower elevations, plus heavy traffic on Arizona’s highways are a recipe for potholes.

Mark Kelly set for Astronaut Hall of Fame honors

Apr 28, 2023 The Arizona senator will be recognized for his NASA career.

Crosby recall efforts race to the finish line

Apr 28, 2023 Volunteers are hoping to get enough signatures to force a recall vote in Cochise County by the deadline next week.

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