Politics and Government

Water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked

Apr 22, 2023 Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office discovered inconsistencies in the applications for the new wells for the company Fondomonte Arizona LLC.

The Buzz: How AZ's marijuana industry has grown after two years of recreational sales

Apr 21, 2023 Marijuana became a billion-dollar industry within months of Arizona loosening restrictions on who can buy products.

Legislature works to allow 100% hand counts in AZ elections

Apr 21, 2023 The bill faces a final vote in the state Senate.

Arizona GOP loses bid to undo $18K in fees over 2020 election lawsuit

Apr 20, 2023 The Arizona GOP said it will be meeting with lawyers to “discuss the best path forward.”

Planned Parenthood Arizona will adapt medication abortions if access to an abortion pill is limited

Apr 20, 2023 The clinics will move to use an alternative single-drug protocol if access is limited, instead of a dual-drug procedure.

Wildife gate and fence complete in Oro Valley

Apr 20, 2023 It is the first of its kind in the Southern Arizona.

Arizona Senate settles suit over election audit for $150K

Apr 20, 2023 The agreement also specifies that the settlement is not an indication of any wrongdoing.

Tucson to begin returning ancestral lands to Tohono O’odham Nation

Apr 19, 2023 City council unanimously moved to direct the city attorney to present a plan for approval at the next council meeting.

Arizona AG loses argument to keep Cochise County interim Elections Director out for now

Apr 19, 2023 The judge said the existing agreement contains enough safegaurds while a permanent director is found

Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session

Apr 19, 2023 Hobbs nixed 11 more bills Tuesday to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in the 2005 session.

Lawsuit aims to block Arizona's restrictions on transgender athletes in schools

Apr 19, 2023 The lawsuit claims the current state law that stops transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams is unconstitutional.

Gallego raises more money than Sinema in Arizona Senate race

Apr 17, 2023 She still had a formidable $10 million in her bank account at the end of March, including money she’s raised in the four years since her last campaign.

EXPLAINER: What might Colorado River cuts mean for states?

Apr 15, 2023 In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider steps never taken before.

The Buzz: What's on the ballot in two special elections?

Apr 14, 2023 Cochise County and the City of Tucson voters will be asked to weigh in on issues around jails and electric utility upgrades

Cochise County residents debate paying for a new jail

Apr 13, 2023 A special election in May will help answer that question.

Anti-abortion demonstration shocks students

Apr 13, 2023 Counter protests condemned use of graphic images.

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