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Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.

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Become informed about the process of exercising your voting rights by learning about the essential steps in the voting process.

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books

The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.

Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit

A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on AZ's contested election laws

The laws in question would require proof of citizenship for state voter registrants and restrict Arizona voters who registered with a federal-only election form from voting for president.

AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues

The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Judge says border security ballot proposal is constitutionally sound

A Maricopa County judge ruled that a broad Republican-backed border security proposal could seek approval from voters in November.

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