State & Local

Big Beautiful Bill Would End Free Asylum Applications, Boost ICE Funding

Senate Republicans are currently negotiating the Big Beautiful Bill that would significantly impact immigration enforcement and related federal programs. The…

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Hegseth Removes Gay Rights Activist's Name From Navy Ship

Defense SecretaryPete Hegseth recently ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in an effort…

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National Defense Areas Expand Military Operations along the U.S.-Mexico Border

Arizona will become home to two of the four National Defense Areas established along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly expanding military…

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Record Temperatures Impact Public Health Funding

Phoenix's expanded cooling centers helped reduce heat-related emergency calls by 20% in 2024 despite record temperatures, but the city faces…

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Arizona Lawmakers Back Independent Prison Oversight Bill

An Arizona state representative is backing a bill that would create independent oversight of the state's prison system. Rep. Walt…

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22 States Sue Trump Administration for Cutting Federal Grants

Attorney General Kris Mayes of Arizona has joined a group of 22 states in suing the Trump administration for cutting…

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Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This would mark the first…

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Veterans and Service-members Face Deportation Crisis

Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari and nine other Congress members have sent a formal letter to three federal agency heads expressing…

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Gallego Sponsors Bipartisan Bill Improving Home Water Conservation

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill that improves homeowners' ability to conserve water, a vital measure as…

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

Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his…

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