Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS
President Trump is expected to propose rescinding $1.1 billion — two years worth of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Bus fares back in Tucson? Border Czar and RFK Jr. in AZ, State lawmakers working on Arizona ICE Act
The Press Room for April 11, 2025.
Hobbs warns GOP budget fix could gut disability services, Paid Caregiver Program
Governor Hobbs is pushing back on a GOP budget plan she says threatens disability services and cuts paid caregiver hours for thousands of Arizona families.
Pima County District 5 Supervisor Candidates address housing, poverty, and conservation in public forum
One of the six Democrats will be appointed to the Board in the coming weeks.
Pima County Sheriff’s candidate files $2M claim alleging retaliation by Sheriff Chris Nanos
Heather Lappin accuses Nanos and senior leadership of interfering with her 2024 campaign through retaliatory investigations, false media statements, and unlawful leave conditions
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders
President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.
Democrats pushback on Arizona ICE Act
Democrats oppose the Arizona ICE Act, warning it mirrors 287g policies and could lead to racial profiling without improving public safety or stopping drug crime.
Investigation into Tucson prisoner’s deaths ongoing
The Arizona Department of Corrections said Ricky Wassenaar was the sole suspect.
Thousands of Tucsonans line streets in anti-Trump protest
Crowds turned out in Tucson on Saturday as part of the nationwide Hands Off! protest to oppose the actions of the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
The Press Room - April 4, 2025
Adelita Grijalva announces her CD7 run, the Trump Administration revokes student visas, tariffs affecting auto production, and more.
The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance
As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.
As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated
While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.
AZ Supreme Court rules "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when citing law
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when quoting the law, despite concerns over partisan implications.
Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents
Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.
Appointment process for Supervisor Grijalva’s vacancy begins
The Pima County Supervisors will appoint a Democrat to represent District 5 through 2026.
