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Senator announces formation of first-ever Black Caucus in Arizona Legislature

State senator Catherine Miranda made the announcement Monday afternoon.

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visits Southern Arizona border

This is McCarthy's first visit to the border in his new leadership role.

Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed state budget

Bill would have extended current-year spending for the coming fiscal year.

Cullen withdraws from nomination to head AZ Dept. of Health Services

Pima County says Dr. Theresa Cullen is returning to her previous job heading its health department.

Senate committee rejects Cullen nomination to lead AZDHS

Her support for COVID restrictions drew Republican opposition.

The Buzz: Funding K-12 schools in the Arizona legislature

As an annual funding hurdle is cleared, another continues to loom.

Arizona lawmakers avert school closures with funding fix

Senate vote removes aggregate expenditure limit for the rest of the school year.

AZ House passes schools spending cap waiver, Senate delays vote

Legislature and Governor have until March 1 to pass aggregate expenditure limit waiver

Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix

Private jets drive air traffic during NFL championship each year.

Judge reinstates ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities

The ruling reverses a 2021 decision that previously blocked the law.

50 years after Roe, Arizona's abortion access remains limited

Rural Arizonans will have to travel to Phoenix, Glendale or Tucson for care.

Bill that restricts student's pronouns moves past committee

The bill would require teachers to gain parental permission to use a pronouns that are different from a student's biological sex.

The Buzz speaks with two newly-elected officials: Juan Ciscomani and Katie Hobbs

Both have been on the jobs for several days, but have been confronted by the politics of their new positions.

Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

Several Republican lawmakers walked out as Hobbs pledged to promote abortion rights, foreshadowing the contentious fights that confront the new governor in her dealings with the Legislature.

The Buzz: A look at Arizona's new government

The Inauguration of November's winners comes as the legislative session nears.

Transgender youth face fewer rights in the new year

The new laws will take affect Jan. 1 and include restrictions on issues like gender-affirming care.

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