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Arizona completes statewide water testing for PFAS ahead of updated EPA regulations deadlines

88% of water systems sampled meet new federal standards, 12% exceed newly established levels.

Pima County trains to improve support for substance use cases

The trainings are meant to improve accessibility for people who have finished the trial phase.

Corporation Commission censures Anna Tovar for ethics, open meeting law violations

The outgoing Tovar denies wrongdoing following the censure, claiming her actions were factual and transparent.

Apache County appoints Navajo Nation First Lady to be top prosecutor

Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren takes the position after her predecessor resigned amid investigation.

Navajo President cleared of harassment allegations; AG fired amid new probe

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is cleared of harassment allegations, Attorney General Ethel Branch is fired, and a new probe is launched.

Experts question feasibility of Trump's mass deportation promise

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he is quickly going to deport huge numbers of people when he takes office. But immigration and economic experts say his plan is still unclear and likely not possible.

Congress required Biden Administration's sale of border wall materials

Some Republican are upset that the Biden administration is moving unused border wall materials out of the Arizona borderlands.

Trump taps Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

She has never acknowledged her defeat in the 2022 gubernatorial race and lost her Senate race last month by an even larger margin.

AG Mayes sues Saudi-owned alfalfa farm Fondomonte

The lawsuit alleges that the company has excessively pumped groundwater, causing a nuisance in La Paz County.

Judge dismisses challenge to dual language program, citing lack of standing

This lawsuit was Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne's second attempt at targeting the learning model.

ADOT takes new step in Tucson-to-Phoenix passenger rail service

Regional transportation officials will use federal grant to further study the long-discussed project.

The Buzz: Tariffs and Southern Arizona's Economy

With the promise of import taxes, will major industries in our area be affected?

Following abortion rights ballot measure, lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona's 15-week ban

Plantiffs are suing the state, arguing that the 15-week law is now unconstitutional.

New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson

Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.

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