State & Local

Arizona’s Growing Power Needs and the Role of Nuclear Energy

By the late 2030s, Arizona's electricity consumption is predicted to increase by almost 60%. Rapid population expansion, intense summer heat,…

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Congress Plans to Fix Disaster Response System With FEMA Act of 2025

Lawmakers from both parties have proposed the largest reforms to emergency management in almost two decades, introducing new legislation to…

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Democratic Activists Gather in Arizona as National Campaign "Won't Back Down Tour" Begins

This weekend, congressional members from a major advocacy organization began their cross-country campaign tour in Phoenix, emphasizing the importance of…

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Governor Hobbs Asks For $760M Federal Reimbursement for Border Security

In an official request, Governor Katie Hobbs has asked the federal government to reimburse Arizona for spending around $760 million…

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Trump Furthers Digital Initiative For Medical Data, Announcing New Program

Wednesday marked the beginning of the Trump administration's healthcare digital initiative, which aims to make simpler sharing of medical data…

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Democratic Party Issuing Lawsuit Over Detention Access, Affecting Arizona Immigration Facilities

Arizona representatives have been denied access to immigration detention facilities in their state, including the Eloy Detention Center near Phoenix,…

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Ciscomani Calls for New Space Force Mission in Fort Huachuca

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter calling for Fort Huachuca to be used as the headquarters of a…

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Data Centers Strain Water Resources as AI Demand Surges

Data centers that power cloud services and AI technologies are using water at rates similar to small cities, causing an…

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Mayes Announces Settlement to Secure Broadband Investment in Navajo, Apache Counties

Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes announced a recent settlement with Frontier Communications and Verizon to secure their investment in…

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USCIS Releases Plan to Deny Birthright-Citizenship After Court Block

Although the Trump administration's executive order that would end birthright citizenship is currently blocked by multiple federal court rulings, U.S.…

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