Arizona projected to face $1.7 billion shortfall as revenues decline
The new projections from the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Tohono O’odham Utility Authority unveils expanded high-speed internet access
Funding for the project came from a $10 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect Program.
The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona
Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
Even with drop in asylum seekers, Pima County anxious for more federal funding
Pima County continues to warn of pending street releases if Congress doesn’t allot more money for migrant services, even as officials opened the Lukeville port of entry yesterday due to a drop in unauthorized border crossings outside of ports.
Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure
The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.
Tucson Indian Center to receive nearly $600,000 in needed renovations
The Tucson Indian Center is receiving federal funding for renovations to continue serving Tucson’s urban Native American community.
Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year's end, says she will join an abortion rights group
Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All.
Grassroots jail report firmly opposes potential new Pima County Jail
The report comes two days before the County's Blue Ribbon Commission is expected to release their initial findings.
The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture
The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.
Arizona abortion laws clash: High-stakes court battle set to unfold
The case, Planned Parenthood vs. Mayes/Hazelrigg, will decide Arizona's abortion landscape.
The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy
This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.
Senator Kelly calls for assault weapons restrictions after 2023 breaks US mass shooting record
Kelly’s GOSAFE act would impose certain restriction on semiautomatic weapons.
U.S. Department of Justice initiates water rights decree for San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Environmental group says decree prompts evaluation of existing water rights certificates
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
A native of Arizona who grew up on her family’s sprawling ranch, O’Connor wasted little time building a reputation as a hard worker who wielded considerable political clout on the nine-member court.
