Hobbs on Senate's failure to pass Bipartisan Border Security Package: "It is incredibly unfortunate and frustrating."
Feb 15, 2024 The Q & A was hosted by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership — formerly known as the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon
Feb 12, 2024 The monument designation will help preserve 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park.
Mexican families fleeing violence grows exponentially in Tucson Sector
Feb 12, 2024 The number of Mexican families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border grew nationwide in 2023, but nowhere is that more true than in Arizona’s Tucson Sector where the number of Mexican people in a family grew from 8,500 in 2022 to more than 120-thousand.
Arizona rock climbers speak out against National Park Service
Feb 11, 2024 The anchors used by climbers is the issue.
GOP organizations sue Arizona's top election official in latest dispute over election manual
Feb 10, 2024 The suit alleges violations of public comment and public disclosure requirements, along with specific provisions state officials approved for the manual.
AZ GOP frustrated over new election bill
Feb 7, 2024 If the bill passes and is signed into law, it would solve an election calendar issue that could happen if a recount is needed for the primary election.
Republicans pass voting center ban in the AZ House
Feb 6, 2024 The bill would instead establish voting precincts of 1,000 people.
The Buzz: Arizona's tax credit system
Feb 2, 2024 Not many states allow dollar-for-dollar tax credits for some donations, but Arizona does, and thousands of organizations are on the list.
Arizona counties urge swift bipartisan action on election calendar
Feb 1, 2024 If a solution is not found by early February, the state will risk missing key federal deadlines for the presidential election.
Bill that proposes adding federal criminal penalties for those evading law enforcement within 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border passes House
Feb 1, 2024 Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani is the bill's sponsor.
Lawmaker resigns shortly before Arizona House was to vote on expelling her
Jan 31, 2024 Four of her fellow Democrats filed an ethics complaint against her last year.
Arizona Republicans choose Trump favorite Gina Swoboda as party chair
Jan 29, 2024 Swoboda replaces Jeff DeWit, who was halfway through his two-year term.
December breaks record for migrant apprehensions
Jan 27, 2024 New data shows that December was a record for the number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants entering the US unauthorized, with the highest number being in the Tucson Sector at more than 80,000 apprehensions.
The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County
Jan 26, 2024 A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.
Sinema says details on border-foreign aide negotiations likely out next week
Jan 25, 2024 Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says details on border-foreign aid package likely out next week and will include funding for migrant services such as Tucson’s Casa Alitas, a quicker process for asylum claims and changes to manage large groups arriving at the border.
Pima Community College HVAC program receives $1.2 million
Jan 25, 2024 Industry leaders said the investment is important in solving the shortage in HVAC workers.Selected Archive Filters
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