State & Local

Fewer Delays, Faster Permits: What NEPA Reforms Mean for Rural Arizona

For decades, federal environmental reviews have been a source of frustration for developers, energy producers, and local communities, who wait…

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Kris Mayes Reaches Agreement That Could Delay Surprise ICE Facility by a Year

A warehouse in Surprise purchased by the federal government for $70 million was supposed to become one of the country's…

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'A Huge Win': Arizona Leaders Respond to Supreme Court's Citizenship Ruling

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship Tuesday, ruling 5-4 that the 14th Amendment…

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Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Restricting Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports

A major Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in school sports has put Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) at the…

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David Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Call for Federal Action on Screwworm Outbreak

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) is fighting for the state as the New World screwworm is back in the United States…

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Monitor Accountability Act Gains Momentum With Senate Companion Bill

Maricopa County taxpayers have spent $350 million on a court-appointed federal monitor, and the bill is still running. Congressman Andy…

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'Prepare Now, Not Later': Arizona Lawmakers Warn Residents as Sedona Fire Spreads

As the Pocket Fire north of Sedona more than doubled in size overnight, State Representatives Quang Nguyen (R-AZ) and Selina…

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Renewed Hope Act Signed Into Law, Bringing New Resources to Child Rescue Efforts

A new federal law is dramatically expanding the government's ability to find and rescue children who have been sexually exploited…

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii's Private Property Gun Restriction in 6-3 Decision

The Supreme Court handed down a major Second Amendment ruling Thursday, one that asked whether a state could effectively make…

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From Cancer Claims to Mental Health, New Laws Take Aim at First Responder Struggles

Arizona's first responders put their lives on the line every day. This week, the state finally started putting some laws…

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