Congress Passes $9 Billion Funding Cut Bill, Eliminating Public Media Support

Congress Passes $9 Billion Funding Cut Bill, Eliminating Public Media Support

Ericka Piñon
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July 18, 2025
A fiscal rescission package that cuts $9 billion in previously granted government funds, including $1.1 billion for public media over...
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School Supplies Drive Supports Arizona Families

School Supplies Drive Supports Arizona Families

Ericka Piñon
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July 11, 2025
The state of Arizona is seeing an increase in community support as August approaches closer and families start getting ready...
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Federal Funding Challenges Persist After the One Big Beautiful Bill

Federal Funding Challenges Persist After the One Big Beautiful Bill

Ericka Piñon
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July 9, 2025
Following President Trump's signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Independence Day, Arizona is preparing for significant adjustments...
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Trump Admin Says Harvard in Violation of Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

Trump Admin Says Harvard in Violation of Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

Grayson Bakich
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July 9, 2025
The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS' OCR) have informed...
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Karrin Taylor Robson's Political Comeback

Karrin Taylor Robson's Political Comeback

Ericka Piñon
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July 7, 2025
Karrin Taylor Robson enters the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race with significantly stronger positioning than her 2022 campaign, armed with dramatically...
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Arizona Leads in School Choice, But Faces Urgent Literacy Challenges

Arizona Leads in School Choice, But Faces Urgent Literacy Challenges

Ericka Piñon
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July 1, 2025
Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their children's education. According to the Center for...
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Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

Ericka Piñon
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June 28, 2025
The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative...
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Gallego Introduces Bill to Expand Holocaust Education Amidst Growing Antisemitism

Gallego Introduces Bill to Expand Holocaust Education Amidst Growing Antisemitism

Grayson Bakich
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June 25, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing legislation enhancing and expanding Holocaust education throughout the United States as antisemitism continues growing...
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Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Ericka Piñon
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June 25, 2025
Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This would mark the first...
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Ansari Discusses DOGE Impact on Bureau of Indian Education

Ansari Discusses DOGE Impact on Bureau of Indian Education

Grayson Bakich
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June 24, 2025
Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) discussed the cuts to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) with Scott Davis, Department of the...
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SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

Ericka Piñon
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June 24, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his...
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The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

Ericka Piñon
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June 23, 2025
Due to a budget cap that was established by voters in 1980, Arizona's public schools are currently experiencing an urgent...
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Arizona Republicans Seek to Reverse Voter-Approved Dreamer Tuition Law

Arizona Republicans Seek to Reverse Voter-Approved Dreamer Tuition Law

Ericka Piñon
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June 12, 2025
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are pushing for budget changes that could effectively throw out a voter-approved measure that lets a...
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Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

Ericka Piñon
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June 12, 2025
A larger discussion about how to guarantee that all children feel secure and protected in Arizona's educational institutions was sparked...
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Deja Foxx, 25, Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat in Special Election

Deja Foxx, 25, Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat in Special Election

Ericka Piñon
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June 5, 2025
After Representative Raúl Grijalva passed away earlier this year, Arizona's Congressional District 7 will host a special election in 2025,...
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Arizona Legislature Passes Antisemitism Education Bill, Awaits Governor's Decision

Arizona Legislature Passes Antisemitism Education Bill, Awaits Governor's Decision

Ericka Piñon
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June 4, 2025
PHOENIX — In a major legislative step that puts Arizona at the forefront of national efforts to combat campus antisemitism,...
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Arizona SNAP Recipients Could Face Cuts Under House Budget Bill

Arizona SNAP Recipients Could Face Cuts Under House Budget Bill

Ericka Piñon
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June 2, 2025
A House-passed budget package that could have a big effect on Arizona's SNAP recipients and require the state to pay...
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Sen. Gallego Tells Transgender Athletes : 'You Can't Play'

Sen. Gallego Tells Transgender Athletes : 'You Can't Play'

Ericka Piñon
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May 30, 2025
In line with certain conservatives and President Donald Trump, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has stated support for biologically-based divisions in...
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