State & Local

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Iran-Israel Ceasefire Teeters After Iran Allegedly Violates Agreement

The recent ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump has collapsed after Iran reportedly…

1 year ago

The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

Due to a budget cap that was established by voters in 1980, Arizona's public schools are currently experiencing an urgent…

1 year ago