U.S. files complaint citing Mexico's lack of protections for vaquita marina porpoise
In the first environmental complaint under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the U.S. is calling for a consultation with Mexico over protections for a critically endangered porpoise.
Pima County-funded preschool program growing slowly
COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for the program.
Arizona puts $40 million towards rural transitional housing for the unhoused
The funds will go to rehabilitating existing buildings
Western drought worst in 1000 years
Scientists say this is the worst case scenario.
Former Tucson legislator Olivia Cajero Bedford dies at age 83
The Tucson native served continuously in either the state house or senate from 2003 to 2019.
Arizona measures would create hurdles for ballot initiatives
One would require petition signatures to come from all 30 legislative districts. The other would require support from 60% of voters to pass.
Kelly proposes suspending federal gas tax
The suspension would extend until the start of 2023.
Infrastructure act funds are on the way to Arizona
The first rounds of funds will go to mine and well cleanup and public transit.
$3.4B in produce came in through Nogales in 2021
After being slightly edged out by Hidalgo, Texas, for tomato imports in 2017, Nogales has maintained the top spot since then.
GOP-led Arizona Senate panel OKs school voucher expansions
The bill would make all children attending schools with a high percentage of low-income families or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches eligible for the state’s voucher program.
State school superintendent says schools will close if spending cap is not raised
Districts face over $1.1 billion in cuts statewide, Kathy Hoffman warned lawmakers Tuesday.
Arizona bankruptcies at 15-year low
The pandemic brought the monthly count to below 1,000 filings.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service won't list Sonoran desert tortoise as endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says after conducting a scientific review, it will not list the Sonoran desert tortoise under the Endangered Species Act.
Arizona lawmakers announce bill to ban 'conversion therapy,' extend anti-discrimination laws
Speaker of the House says he will back the legislation.
In months since border reopening, sales tax revenues up in Nogales
State treasurer’s data shows that roughly $1.2 million in sales taxes were generated in the city in November, and $1.3 million in December.
