Politics and Government

AZ Supreme Court Justice remains on abortion ballot language case, after claims of bias

Aug 6, 2024 Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery's choice comes 24 hours after Arizona for Abortion Access called for his recusal.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

Aug 5, 2024 Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped

Aug 5, 2024 Seventeen other people charged in the case have pleaded not guilty to the felony charges.

Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development

Aug 3, 2024 The U.S. Senate candidate emphasized the need for adaptable education pathways and legislative support to address workforce challenges.

The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs

Aug 2, 2024 From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Jul 31, 2024 Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

Laura Conover leads challenger Mike Jette after Tuesday night's primary

Jul 31, 2024 She looks ahead to advance reform initiatives and Right to Abortion Initiative.

Sheriff Nanos wins Democratic primary, heads to general election

Jul 30, 2024 Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos won his primary race for re-election Tuesday night and will likely face Republican Heather Lappin in the general election in November.

Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Ruben Gallego in November

Jul 30, 2024 The primary will give insights about where the narrowly divided state is headed going into the final sprint of the 2024 election.

Interior Dept. concludes 3-year probe of Indian boarding schools

Jul 30, 2024 The report concludes a three-year investigation that saw, for the first time, the federal government accepting responsibility for its role in creating the system, which included more than 400 schools across 37 states.

Arizona's statewide Primary Election is here. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 29, 2024 AZPM's most frequently asked questions for how to navigate this year's primary election.

Judge strikes use of "unborn human being" from right to abortion ballot initiative description

Jul 26, 2024 The Legislative Council will now have to find a neutral term that is compliant with state law.

The Buzz: What a new Democratic presidential ticket means for AZ and other swing states

Jul 26, 2024 With a change at the top of the democratic presidential ticket, what will change in an already tight race?

Committee urges U.S. and Mexico to protect UNESCO World Heritage site from border wall damage

Jul 26, 2024 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is calling on the U.S. and Mexico to work together to assess and mitigate impacts of the border wall on wildlife of the Sonoran desert, especially the endangered Sonoran pronghorn.

US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'

Jul 25, 2024 A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.

Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC

Jul 25, 2024 Navajo and Hopi leaders urged Congress to pass a bill addressing their water crisis, proposing a $1.75 billion pipeline to bring Colorado River water to their communities.

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