AZ border port authorities join together to coordinate crossborder issues
The joint meeting with the Arizona leaders of three border port authorities discussed common priorities and coordination on crossborder issues…
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Rep. Grijalva urges Biden Administration to address resources needed for Southern AZ rural communities
Representative Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) sent a letter to the Biden administration about the communities that lack the infrastructure and capacity…
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USDA Rural State Director and Arizona state leaders to visit Yuma
In a press release, Charlene Fernandez, the USDA’s director, and state officials will be in Yuma on Wednesday, September 13 and will highlight the…
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Tom Horne sues Governor and Attorney General over English language instruction
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne filed a lawsuit against Governor Hobbs and Attorney General Mayes for a judicial declaration…
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Border Management Subcommittee hearing post Title 42
In a press release, the committee will hear how the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) procedures for encountering migrants near the Southwest…
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Governor Katie Hobbs declared September as Arizona Career Awareness Month
In a press release, the proclamation will highlight “the benefits of meaningful career exploration and development and that it is the responsibility…
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Arizona Supreme Court to hear near-total abortion ban arguments
The Arizona Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear arguments relating to the state’s near-total abortion ban on December…
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Rep. Gallego introduces bill to help stop water abuse in Arizona
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) introduced The Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023 which would stop the abuse of water resources by foreign…
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Arizona State Supreme Court decides to hear near-total abortion ban case
The Arizona State Supreme Court decided it will hear a case relating to the state’s near-total abortion ban against abortion providers on…
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Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here’s what to expect
Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though…
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Extreme heat drives Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to declare state of emergency
Hobbs said in a statement Friday that the declaration will allow the state to reimburse various government entities for funds spent on providing…
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Abortion rights advocates push for 2024 ballot initiative in Arizona
Abortion rights advocates on Tuesday began a push to ask Arizona voters to create a constitutional right to abortion, injecting the issue into the…
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Biden will announce a historic Grand Canyon monument designation during his Arizona visit
President Joe Biden will use his visit to Arizona on Tuesday to formally announce a national monument designation for the greater Grand Canyon,…
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Tim Scott, 2024 Republican presidential candidate, to visit Yuma
The U.S. Senator from South Carolina says part of his agenda is to crush the cartels, secure the border, and end illegal immigration. This is Scott’s…
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Metro Phoenix voters to decide on extension of half-cent sales tax for transportation projects
Voters in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country will decide next year if they want to extend a half-cent sales tax for another two…
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Rep. Gallego responds to White House’s actions to protect workers and communities from extreme heat
Representative Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) responded to President Biden’s newly announced measures to protect workers and communities from extreme…
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Rep. Grijalva introduces legislation to protect workers in high-temperature workplaces
Representative Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona), along with other representatives, introduced legislation to ensure the safety and health of workers who…
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Rep. Sandoval calls for extreme heat protections after death of Yuma farmworker
Arizona State Representative Mariana Sandoval (D-Arizona) calls for extreme heat protections after the death of a Yuma…
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Arizona mayor on how the heat will affect the border
On Sunday’s episode of Face the Nation, Mesa Mayor John Giles spoke with moderator Margaret Brennan on how the heat will affect the state’s…
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The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling
Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional district by nearly 30 points. Then Donald Trump was elected…
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