Politics and Government

Lawmakers call for new statue of Sandra Day O'Connor in DC

Jan 22, 2024 State Rep. Matt Gress sponsored the joint resolution to replace one of the statues in Statuary Hall.

Budget de la Gente funds community connection in Ward 1

Jan 22, 2024 The ward is the first in Arizona to implement participatory budgeting.

The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit

Jan 19, 2024 Two economists walk through how the state is facing a projected $1.7 billion deficit by the end of FY 25 after starting last year with a $2.5 billion surplus.

Law enforcement unions disagree on Sheriff Nanos’ leadership

Jan 18, 2024 Following a vote of no confidence, a different union has expressed support for the Sheriff.

Arizona AG: No recount for Tucson's Prop. 413, city council salaries now increase

Jan 17, 2024 State, city officials sought guidance on whether a recount was needed.

Arizona projected to face $1.7 billion shortfall as revenues decline

Jan 12, 2024 The new projections from the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

Tohono O’odham Utility Authority unveils expanded high-speed internet access

Jan 11, 2024 Funding for the project came from a $10 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect Program.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Jan 5, 2024 Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.

Even with drop in asylum seekers, Pima County anxious for more federal funding

Jan 5, 2024 Pima County continues to warn of pending street releases if Congress doesn’t allot more money for migrant services, even as officials opened the Lukeville port of entry yesterday due to a drop in unauthorized border crossings outside of ports.

Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure

Jan 3, 2024 The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.

Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing

Dec 29, 2023 Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.

The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture

Dec 22, 2023 The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.

Tucson Indian Center to receive nearly $600,000 in needed renovations

Dec 21, 2023 The Tucson Indian Center is receiving federal funding for renovations to continue serving Tucson’s urban Native American community.

Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year's end, says she will join an abortion rights group

Dec 20, 2023 Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All.

Grassroots jail report firmly opposes potential new Pima County Jail

Dec 19, 2023 The report comes two days before the County's Blue Ribbon Commission is expected to release their initial findings.

Sylvia Lee replaces Sharon Bronson on Pima County Board of Supervisors

Dec 19, 2023 Former PCC board member will not run in 2024.

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