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Sanders backs Adelita Grijalva in Southern Arizona congressional race
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A roundup of endorsements in the special election in Arizona's Congressional District 7.
Jury finds BP agent guilty of corruption for helping smuggle drugs through I-19 checkpoint
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After days of deliberation, a jury found a former Border Patrol agent guilty of conspiracy for helping smugglers slip vehicles carrying narcotics through the I-19 checkpoint last summer.
Not the new boss: Az Democratic chairman needs to remember his job
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New state Dems Chairman Robert Branscomb picked a fight with U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. He's now on the outs with Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Other than that, how go the first 100 days?
Not the new boss: Az Democratic chairman needs to remember his place
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New state Dems Chairman Robert Branscomb picked a fight with U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. He's now on the outs with Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Other than that, how go the first 100 days?
Bill aims to better define Arizona animal cruelty laws
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In a bid to strengthen animal protection laws, Arizona legislators have reintroduced a bill that clarifies animal cruelty, neglect and mistreatment.
From dance parties to crafts to a pizza throwdown, this month has something going on for everyone.
Arizona GOP passes ‘impossible’ voting bill requiring 4,000 new polling locations
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Republican lawmakers passed legislation that would cost Arizona counties tens of millions of dollars every election year and would force them to attempt to find 4,000 new voting locations, something that county election officials described as impossible.
Study finds public power in Tucson is feasible; TEP disagrees
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A study commissioned by the city of Tucson found that a publicly owned electric power utility is financially feasible, but a Tucson Electric Power spokesperson warned consumers the report is “profoundly flawed.”
Trump endorses Ciscomani; Az Dems have party problems
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Southern Arizona political roundup: Trump endorses Ciscomani; congressional fundraising; challenging moments in CD7 GOP primary; state Democrats have party problems
Trump targets so-called 'sanctuary cities' & DACA students receiving in-state tuition
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting local cities the administration claims are not cooperating with his immigration crackdown, and another targeting non-citizen college students who receive in-state tuition.
Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt.
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A recent court ruling challenges the long-held presumption in Arizona that supervisors have no discretion when certifying election results.
Man held at Pima County Jail dies after 'medical emergency'
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Detectives are investigating after a man being held at the Pima County Jail died Monday, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
Report: Trump admin mulls opening Arizona's Ironwood Forest Nat'l Monument to drilling & mining
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The Trump administration is contemplating shrinking six national monuments and opening them up for mining and oil drilling, including the 129,000-acre Ironwood Forest National Monument near Tucson.
Judge dismisses challenge to Tucson Council candidate's nominating petitions
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Democrat Chris Elsner will remain in the race for Tucson City Council after a lawsuit challenging his candidacy was dismissed on a legal technicality.
Sahuarita ready to vote on a 233-acre rezoning; Oro Valley will review $45.3M capital budget
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The Sahuarita Town Council will vote Monday on a tiny land exchange and a town-initiated rezoning. Oro Valley will discuss long-term capital budgets during a Wednesday study session. And that's about it for local government meetings around Tucson this week.
Army control of U.S.-Mexico border buffer zone may funnel migrants to 62-mile stretch of Az tribal land
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The military to has taken control of a 60-foot wide strip of federal land along the border from the Pacific Ocean to New Mexico — except for a 62 mile stretch of Pima County controlled by the Tohono O’Odham Nation.
We asked readers where in Tucson they take out-of-town visitors. From restaurant icons to a miniature museum, here's what readers said.
Disability funding crisis averted as Hobbs signs bipartisan $122M rescue package
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Arizona’s developmentally disabled community breathed a collective sigh of relief Thursday, as a bipartisan solution to an impending budget cliff was finally signed into law.
As commencement approaches, AG Mayes warns Arizonans of employment scams
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Scammers are targeting Arizonans looking for work in the form of fraudulent job listings and spam messages, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned in a statement Thursday.
Arizona’s Mohave County approves security marks on ballot paper for 2026
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Arizona’s Mohave County plans to add security features to its ballot paper for the 2026 midterm election, a measure officials hope will improve voter confidence.