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Pascua Yaqui Chairman Peter Yucupicio and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Liesl Folks at the signing of the intergovernmental agreement in August.

University of Arizona, Pascua Yaqui Tribe commit to partnering in Yaqui education

Sep 28, 2021 A new intergovernmental agreement covers many aspirational goals, like the formation of an independent K-12 school system for the tribe.
An Arizona mail-in ballot from the 2020 election.

Foes of massive Arizona tax cuts file to block them

Sep 28, 2021 The Invest in Arizona Now coalition argues the cuts will prevent schools from getting needed funding.
The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

State judge strikes down law banning schools from requiring students to wear masks

Sep 27, 2021 Legislature violated constitution by rolling mask law and other policies into the state budget, a judge ruled Monday.
The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

200K Arizona drivers getting refunds over public safety fee

Sep 26, 2021 The refunds involve a controversial public safety fee that was part of vehicle registration costs approved three years ago and later rescinded.
Postal bins with tags for ballots in the 2020 general election.

Tucson voters to decide on minimum wage, council seats and pay raise for city leaders

Sep 24, 2021 Ballots will go out to Tucson voters in early October. This week, The Buzz takes a closer look at the questions on those ballots.
The Arizona Senate's contractors count ballots from Maricopa County inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during May 2021.

Arizona Senate's election recount found Biden won Maricopa County

Sep 23, 2021 Controversial election review leads to push for changing election laws.
A view of the dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Frank Pratt, longtime Arizona GOP lawmaker, dies at 79

Sep 21, 2021 Governor orders flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor lawmaker from Casa Grande.
The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Campaigns to repeal new state tax, election laws face Sept. 28 deadline

Sep 18, 2021 Canvassers are making a final push to get more than 118,000 signatures.
Tucson Fire Department responding to a call in downtown Tucson.

Tucson Fire Department receives $5 million from FEMA

Sep 17, 2021 The department said it plans to use the money to update equipment and hire more EMTs and firefighters
The Arizona Senate's contractors count ballots from Maricopa County inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during May 2021.

Lawyer: Arizona Senate's 2020 election review out next week

Sep 16, 2021 Comments came during hearing on lawsuit over records from Senate's election review.
Slot machines in casino.

Arizona sees boost in revenue from tribal casinos

Sep 15, 2021 The tribal gaming compact helped increase the numbers.
The Arizona Senate's contractors count ballots from Maricopa County inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during May 2021.

Arizona Supreme Court allows release of Senate records from election review

Sep 14, 2021 The watchdog group American Oversight sued in an effort to bring more transparency to the so-called election audit.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

Brnovich sues Biden over vaccine mandate

Sep 14, 2021 The Arizona Attorney General says the mandate is unconstitutional.
A view of the dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Commission adopts maps as 'starting point' for redrawing Arizona's congressional, legislative districts

Sep 14, 2021 Redistricting commission will hold hearings on the maps in coming weeks.
Former Mexican Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo was elected governor of the state of Sonora in June 2021.

Sonora's new governor slams predecessors, promises major changes

Sep 14, 2021 Alfonso Durazo was sworn into office Monday.
The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

State Rep. Roberts abruptly announces resignation

Sep 8, 2021 The Republican from Maricopa filed to run for reelection just two weeks ago.

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