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Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river.

Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold

Asylum was halted at the border June 5 because arrests for illegal crossings topped a threshold of 2,500 a day.

Vendor linked to former Casa Alitas director terminated for overcharging, procurement violations, and conflict of interest

The county confirmed that a laundry vendor for the Casa Alitas migrant program is owned by the former director’s mother.

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.

An American (senator) in Paris: Kyrsten Sinema competes in amateur marathon on Olympic course

The Senator is a fitness fanatic, having competed in multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons, summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2013 and hiked Mount Fuji in July

Sentence overturned in border agent's killing that exposed 'Fast and Furious' sting

Osorio-Arellanes was sentenced in 2020 in the Dec. 14, 2010, fatal shooting of Agent Brian Terry while he was on a mission in Arizona.

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.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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