Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations
Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow
Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Armed intruder arrested at Legacy Traditional School in East Tucson
Suspect Daniel Hollander was found with a gun and knife in the charter school's gymnasium.
Arizona’s ‘Ag to Urban’ Initiative tackling water shortages and sustainable growth
ADWR’s new program looks to transition water intensive agriculture to low-water-use urban developments amid Colorado River shortages.
Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Arizona lawmakers push to limit mail ballot drop-off times
The bill seeks to speed up election results but raises concerns about accessibility and safety.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly seeks commitment from EPA nominee to address legacy mines and PFAS issues in Arizona
Lee Zeldin agrees to support Kelly’s initiatives.
Sheriff Nanos says he will not enforce federal Laken Riley Act
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he does not plan any changes if the bill becomes law, which would require federal officials to detain undocumented migrants arrested for minor crimes.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Energy Secretary nominee on nuclear and clean energy
Chris Wright discusses small modular reactors, clean energy provisions and Arizona’s energy future during Senate hearing.
South Tucson pledges to not enforce mass deportation, joining other local officials
The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.
Attorney General Kris Mayes and others ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers'
They want to take up the mantle since they anticipate President-elect Donald Trump's administration will not do so after he takes office on Monday.
Tucson secures $7 million HUD grant to expand affordable housing access
Federal funding will support efforts to remove housing barriers, streamline permits and boost affordable options for Tucson families.
Arizona lawmakers press utility companies on wildfire mitigation and grid resiliency plans
TEP details wildfire prevention strategies and grid upgrades during Arizona Senate Committee hearing.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly challenges Secretary of Defense nominee’s responses in confirmation hearing
Peter Hegseth faces scrutiny from Kelly over ‘disqualifying accusations’ and refusal to answer directly.
