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Cochise officials to meet with Trump during Thursday border visit

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Sierra Vista Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, Secret Service and other law enforcement partners on security for former president Donald Trump’s visit to the border on Thursday.

Top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife indicted on charges of misusing public funds

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records.

Arizona Corporation Commission urges congress to exempt utilities from EPA hazardous waste costs

ACC pushes for federal legislation to avoid higher utility rates and cleanup expenses following EPA hazardous substance regulations.

AZ Supreme Court upholds GOP-backed border security proposal for November ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a lower court that a Republican-backed border security proposal can stay on the November ballot.

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.

With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

The coalition, Arizona for Abortion Access, said it is the most signatures validated for a citizens initiative in state history.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

Arizona GOP urges SCOTUS to reinstate voter restriction law

Arizona's top Republican lawmakers are asking the nation's high court to revive a law that would limit federal-only voters.

The Buzz: 4-Day school weeks in Arizona

Does taking a day off help with some of the state's education issues?

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

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

A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth

The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.

Arizona’s Latino voter population doubles since 2000, is a key force in 2024 election

New UCLA LPPI report highlights barriers and opportunities for engaging 1.3 million eligible voters in Arizona

Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development

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

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

Seventeen other people charged in the case have pleaded not guilty to the felony charges.

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

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

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