Pima County reviews $150 million federal grants at risk amid funding freeze
County officials assess potential financial losses, job impacts and budget adjustments.
Court blocks Arizona’s laws requiring proof of citizenship to vote for president
The appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 2023 decision from the U.S. District Court of Arizona.
Forecast predicts slowed but continued job growth in Arizona
State economists predict most sectors and counties will continue to add workers in the coming years.
The Press Room - February 21, 2025
How the Pima County Supervisors are bracing for the possibility of budget cuts.
Arizona governor vetoes bill to speed up counting of election results in the swing state
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed the measure over concerns that it would make it harder for people to vote.
Criminal justice reform groups say new misdemeanor expungement bill is a solid first step
Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts.
The Press Room - February 14, 2025
We review Prop 414, ICE raiding a local restaurant, & the effect of grant freezes on UA.
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Arizona AG sues John Deere over right to repair, alleging market monopoly
Case argues Deere’s software locks farmers into costly dealer -only repairs.
Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years
In one of the 2022 executions, the state was criticized for taking too long to insert an IV for lethal injection into a condemned prisoner.
AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military
Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.
Legislature debating leasing Marana prison to federal government for immigration enforcement
The deal has passed its first state Senate committee.
AZ Senate President calls for Arizona’s public universities to end DEI programs
Republican Warren Petersen said universities could lose federal funding if they do not comply with President Trump’s executive order.
AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining
This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools
Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.
