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In recent weeks, dozens and sometimes hundreds of migrants have gathered along a gap in the border wall about 15 miles from the Sasabe Port of Entry.
Dec. 12, 2023
The future of abortion access in Arizona is now in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court. Justices heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will determine if abortions will be allowed up to 15 weeks in Arizona, or banned almost entirely.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Chandler City Council has approved agreements to place school resource officers at all public high schools and middle schools within city limits through June 2026.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Democratic former state Senator Martín Quezada testified that Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli made racially motivated comments in defending laws passed targeting the voting of non-citizens.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Arizona Commerce Authority plans to open five new trade offices in countries across the globe over the next several months.
Dec. 12, 2023
Several schools in the Paradise Valley Unified School District are at risk of closing due to declining enrollment. A committee of stakeholders has reviewed enrollment trends and made recommendations for efficient use of district buildings and boundaries.
Dec. 12, 2023
Tom Zoellner says the $500,000 grant Arizona was given is a drop in the bucket compared to what it would really take to restart passenger rail in Phoenix — and it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, if at all.
Dec. 12, 2023
The closure of the small but vital Lukeville Port of Entry on Arizona's southern border continues to have ripple effects today. Over the weekend, Gov. Katie Hobbs went down to Lukeville and called on the federal government to do more to secure the border.
Dec. 12, 2023
Sixteen candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election in March, headlined by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Dec. 12, 2023
If you’ve followed Arizona politics for a while, the name Rick Naimark might ring a bell. But when he’s not making public policy or helping the university expand its footprint, you might find him at the piano — particularly for Hanukkah.
Dec. 12, 2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, known as TSMC, and the union representing workers helping to build the massive chip manufacturing facility last week announced they’d reached a deal. It covers issues ranging from safety to training, and aims to help the sides work together, after some ongoing disputes.
Dec. 12, 2023
Casa Alitas, the organization housing the surge of migrants in Tucson once they’re released from Border Patrol custody, is seeking volunteers to help with interpretation for migrants who speak French, Punjabi and other languages.
Dec. 12, 2023
The program lets vetted migrants from Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba come to the U.S. for two years on what’s called humanitarian parole, they can also apply for a work permit.
Dec. 12, 2023
The United Nations Environmental Program has released a report examining investments, subsidies and other financial transactions that can affect nature.
Dec. 12, 2023
On this episode we catch up with children’s authors who discuss the importance of empathy and interconnectedness as well as a former journalist who has a page-turning new historical novel about an American reporter who turned into a mouthpiece for Nazi propaganda during World War II.
Dec. 12, 2023
A Mexican wolf that has traveled into northern New Mexico has been captured for a second time and could be re-released next year.
Dec. 12, 2023
Policymakers say a wet winter has created space for discussions about long-term water management, but they have a diverse set of interests to consider while drawing up new rules.
Dec. 12, 2023
A recent report from Arizona’s water agency shows a steep decline in groundwater levels in every large basin tested, mainly due to agriculture.
Dec. 11, 2023
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made a stop to the Lukeville Port of Entry this weekend following its recent closure by the federal government.
Dec. 11, 2023
A grand jury indicted a former Arizona State University employee on 14 felonies after the Arizona Auditor General found evidence he embezzled nearly $125,000.
Dec. 11, 2023