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The Buzz: "Adelante, Grijalvistas"

This week we remember the life and legacy of former Southern Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva.

Democrats protest Ciscomani as uncertainty over Medicaid continues

Demonstrators called on him to take a stronger stance on protecting Medicaid.

Hundreds remember Southern Arizona's "champion" Raúl Grijalva

Grijalva's funeral took place at Tucson’s St. Augustine Cathedral on Wednesday morning.

Fontes staying out of race to replace Raul Grijalva

The AZ Secretary of State made the announcement not long after the end of Grijalva's funeral.

Hobbs pushes for more childcare

The Governor came to Tucson to hear from moms about childcare needs.

San Carlos Apache Tribe demands state action after teen’s murder, Call for group home reform

The San Carlos Apache Tribe is calling for group home reforms, and pushes for a tribal alert system to protect missing children.

Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook

The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.

AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order

Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”

The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions

A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.

Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze

Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.

The Press Room - March 7, 2025

Nanos withdraws from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump delays Mexican tariffs, and more.

Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered

Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable

The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.

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