Politics and Government

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!"

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.

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.

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.

Democrats open new campaign headquarters

Jun 3, 2024 The path to the White House moves through Tucson, Arizona.

The Buzz: How political campaigns spend their money

May 31, 2024 We dive into the spending of those seeking Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat.

Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes

May 30, 2024 Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.

Biden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown

May 30, 2024 It would shut off asylum requests and automatically deny entrance to migrants once the number of people encountered by American border officials exceeded a new daily threshold.

House Minority Whip backs Engel, slams Ciscomani on women's health record

May 29, 2024 United States House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and democratic congressional hopeful Kirsten Engel tour Planned Parenthood to discuss abortion access.

Judge pauses ballot printing in Maricopa County

May 28, 2024 A judge told Maricopa County to pause its ongoing ballot preparation process for the July 30 primary election as she considers a lawsuit by Republicans trying to add a new candidate to the ballot.

RNC Hispanic Community Center in Tucson no longer operational

May 28, 2024 Tucson's community center is one of many that have closed across the country.

Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water

May 24, 2024 The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement.

Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom

May 23, 2024 California's law is meant to circumvent an Arizona law that bans nearly all abortions in that state.

Arizona Republicans move forward controversial immigration bill

May 22, 2024 Senate Republicans passed a ballot measure that could empower local law enforcement to arrest people who they believe entered the country illegally.

Arizona support for Biden drops below previous election levels, new poll shows

May 22, 2024 The numbers show the current president is losing momentum faster than former President Trump among Arizona voters.

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