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Trump, Pence to campaign for rivals in Ariz. governor's race

Jul 22, 2022 The campaign for Governor is in full swing.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Kelly.

Arizona’s senate race already one of the most expensive in the nation

Jul 22, 2022 Campaigns and outside groups have already spent about $74 million on the race, according to one organization's tally.
Lake Mead and the rest of the Colorado River system are shrinking rapidly. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has called for new conservation measures, asking states to conserve a tremendously large amount of water, and giving them a 60-day timeline to formulate a plan for those reductions.

What will Arizona do as its share of Colorado River water diminishes?

Jul 22, 2022 We hear about efforts to reassess state allocations and what may come of a billion-dollar fund established this summer.
Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, is projected to decline as 2022 progresses, triggering responses from both state and federal officials.

On the Colorado River the feds carry a big stick. Will the states get hit?

Jul 22, 2022 A summer deadline approaches for state leaders to agree on how to cut their water use.
Glen Canyon Dam holds back Lake Powell, the nation's second-largest reservoir on the Colorado River. The lake is currently at 28% of its capacity.

Responding to federal pressure, Upper Colorado River states seek to bring back conservation program

Jul 21, 2022 Colorado River states are facing a deadline to cut their water use.
Abraham Hamadeh, Andrew Gould, Dawn Grove, Lacy Cooper, Rodney Glassman, Tiffany Shedd and Arizona PBS host Ted Simons.

Abortion ruling puts new focus on Arizona's attorney general race

Jul 21, 2022 The race for state attorney general is one of the most crowded fields on Arizona’s primary ballots.

Abortion rights group opposes effort to restore Arizona ban

Jul 20, 2022 The case is being heard in Pima County court.
Arizona State House Speaker Rusty Bowers and State Senate President Karen Fann sit for an interview at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix on Jan. 10, 2020.

Arizona GOP censures Rusty Bowers after Jan. 6 testimony

Jul 20, 2022 The state GOP Executive Board said Bowers is too cozy with Democrats.
Karrin Taylor Robson

A battle of endorsements in the GOP gubernatorial primary

Jul 20, 2022 At this late stage in the race, Karrin Taylor Robson is picking up steam as Donald Trump backs Kari Lake.

Arizona attorney general seeking another execution warrant

Jul 20, 2022 If issued, it will be the third death warrant in Arizona this year.
State Rep. Shawnna Bolick, state Sen. Michelle Ugenti Rita, Arizona PBS host Ted Simons and Beau Lane at a June 15, 2022 candidate debate in Phoenix. State Rep. Mark Finchem, who is also seeking the Republican nomination for secretary of state, did not attend.

How would the next secretary of state handle future elections? Look back to 2020

Jul 19, 2022 One task, once mundane, has been politicized by some of the candidates vying for the office: election certification.
Kirsten Engel and Daniel Hernandez

Why the race in this Arizona congressional district is attracting national attention

Jul 18, 2022 Democrats and Republicans are choosing their nominees for the 6th Congressional District as GOP leaders aim to flip it in November.
A vote here sign outside of a polling place in Tucson. November 2020.

GOP establishment steps up push to block Trump ally in Arizona

Jul 18, 2022 Ballots are in the mail and voting centers are open.
Instructors interact with preschool-aged children at the Casa de los Niños Kelly Early Education Center on May 29, 2019.

Pima County increases preschool and childcare assistance

Jul 18, 2022 Help available for people making up to 300% of federal poverty level
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

Jul 17, 2022 The spending plan covers COVID-19 and infrastructure.
A U.S. flag on the uniform of a member of the National Guard.

Arizona National Guard fills sandbags to help prevent floods

Jul 17, 2022 Officials are worried about flooding in areas recently burned by wildfire.

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