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Governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Gov. Katie Hobbs says the rule will go into effect immediately

Grand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses

The replacement project includes 30 new buses — 20 that run on compressed natural gas and 10 electric buses.

Tucson state representative formally resigns

Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.

Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases

“The governor’s office should not interfere with the discretion of prosecutors in fulfilling their duties as elected officials,” said the attorneys’ letter sent to Hobbs late Monday.

Biden administration guaranteed attorney access for all migrant screenings. Most don’t have it

Nearly three months and thousands of screenings later, the promise of attorney access appears largely unfulfilled.

150,000 dropped from Medicaid coverage in Arizona, most for filing errors

The cuts in Medicaid enrollment are the first wave of reductions that AHCCCS has projected could reach 600,000 by the end of the year.

Federal official visits Arizona border to talk about advances in fentanyl interdiction

White House official visits U.S.-Mexico border to emphasize enhanced technology and strategies to curb fentanyl smuggling as part of strategy to tackle opioid overdose crisis.

Sierra Vista debuts new Veterans Memorial Park Sports Complex

The budget for the project is around $26 million

Pinal County Elections Director quits

She said she wasn't protected from political attacks.

Pima County puts new anti-fraud system in place

The state is following Pima County's lead.

Hobbs signs executive orders protecting and expanding access for LGBTQ+ Arizonans

The two executive orders will bar state resources from being used to support conversion therapy and protect access to gender-affirming care for state employees.

Arizona’s defunct border wall leaves trail of runaway costs, error-filled invoices and questions about state’s oversight

In its wake, the wall left scars across the southern landscape and cost Arizona taxpayers nearly $200 million.

Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 curfews saddled hundreds with citations, netted no money for police, news investigation finds

he curfew was among the most stringent measures any U.S. tribal or non-tribal government enacted to check the spread of the virus.

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.

County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes

Board funds 203 new and renovated units

Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed

Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.

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