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Arizona redistricting commission to hold its first meeting

Jan 13, 2021 Swearing in will take place tomorrow
A Maricopa County voter turns in an early ballot on Oct. 26, 2020.

Judge: Arizona Senate, Maricopa County need to settle fight over election data

Jan 13, 2021 GOP-led senate had asked for the court to compel compliance from the county
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Trump administration faces lawsuit to stop land transfer of Indigenous religious site to mining company

Jan 13, 2021 The lawsuit says the destruction of Oak Flat violates the Apaches' right to religious freedom.
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Land swap of Oak Flat due to start Friday

Jan 12, 2021 The transfer is opposed by San Carlos Apache tribal members who do not want it become a copper mine.
President Donald Trump stands at a section of border wall on the southern border near Yuma, June 23, 2020.

New letter asks Mexican officials to help stop border wall construction

Jan 12, 2021 As Trump visits the border for the last time in his presidency, groups say they want Mexico to stand against more wall.
The entrance to the Pima County Juvenile Courts.

Pima County Attorney's office goes virtual after COVID outbreak

Jan 11, 2021 Staff rushed to make the move over the weekend.
Gov. Doug Ducey delivers the annual State of the State address online due to COVID-19. Jan. 11, 2021

Gov. Ducey touts pandemic response, promises focus on education and tax cuts in annual address

Jan 11, 2021 The governor delivered his address virtually rather than in front of the state legislature.
Dr. Christian Bime, medical director of the ICU at Banner - UMC Tucson, receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020.

UA to start vaccinations Jan. 22

Jan 11, 2021 The university will be the primary place for educators to get vaccines in Pima County.
Cindy McCain at the casket of Sen. John McCain, lying in state in Phoenix, Aug. 29, 2018.

Arizona GOP to vote on resolution to censure Cindy McCain

Jan 10, 2021 The move is in reaction to McCain's support of Joe Biden for president over Donald Trump
Members of the Arizona state Legislature meet at the Senate Building.

Arizona Legislature kicks off 2021 session amid virus surge

Jan 9, 2021 Republicans retain control of both chambers

Arizona unemployment goes in opposite directions

Jan 9, 2021 More than 100,000 Arizona residents received unemployment benefits to end the year.
A photo composite shows former Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez (left) and former Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall (right).

Pima County’s F. Ann Rodriguez, Barbara LaWall reflect on public service careers

Jan 8, 2021 Each served in their rolls as county recorder and county prosecutor for over 20 years.
Tohono O'odham Chairman Ned Norris Jr. casts his electoral vote in Arizona for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris December 14, 2020.

Electors, tribal leaders react to seizure of Capitol building

Jan 7, 2021 The heads of the Tohono O'odham and Navajo Nation condemned the violence in Washington D.C.
Pima County Superior Court

Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew

Jan 7, 2021 The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.
11 Arizona Democrats prepare to cast their votes in the Electoral College. Dec. 14, 2020

Arizona electoral votes accepted after storming of the Capitol

Jan 6, 2021 Three AZ House members vote to reject Arizona's electoral votes.
A health care worker holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event at Banner - University Medicine North on Dec. 17, 2020.

Pima County leads state in vaccinations

Jan 5, 2021 County health officials hope to move into Phase 1B by late next week.

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