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

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

Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC

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.

Albertsons-Kroger merger on hold

Arizona and other states are challenging the merger.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

Mail-in ballot deadline is here

Check the story to find an early voting site.

Biden decision won't impact Arizona ballot preparations

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said voters actually selected delegates not a candidate during the Presidential Preference Election.

Legal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot

Immigrant advocates kept the issue alive this week by filing notice to the state Supreme Court that they will appeal the judge’s ruling.

Former Senator Jeff Flake announces he's leaving as Turkish ambassador before general election

The former senator has been an outspoken critic of former President Trump.

Chispa Arizona launches $200K campaign to raise awareness about Corporation Commission election

According to a poll funded by Chispa Arizona, a majority of Latino voters are unfamiliar with what the state utility regulator does.

AZ Department of Education under investigation for how it approves school voucher spending

The Arizona Attorney General's office sent a letter to the department on July 1 informing them of the investigation.

Arizona for Abortion Access sues Legislative Council over abortion ballot description

The Legislative Council used the term "unborn human being" in its description of the abortion initiative.

Arizona election worker accused of stealing a security fob also charged with other crimes

Ringfield also is charged with theft after prosecutors say he stole $9,500 in vintage jewelry from mannequins at the Phoenix Art Museum on May 20.

Arizona group aiming to institute open primaries submits signatures to get on the ballot

The group says they’ve gathered 584,124 signatures, far above the 383,923 threshold they needed to meet to get the measure on the ballot.

Arizonans rally for reproductive rights: Record-breaking signatures to secure abortion access on ballot

Arizona for Abortion Access gathers over 823,000 signatures, doubling the required number, to place the right to abortion on the November ballot.

Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion.

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Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire

The Boulder View Fire was 19% contained Sunday after charring nearly 6 square miles.

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