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Arizona sees nearly 50,000 new voters in last four months

The report says the state currently has 3.8 million active, registered voters.

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick joins call for Trump impeachment

Grijalva, Gallego and Stanton already support impeachment inquiry.

Green Party gets back on the Tucson ballot

The party's leader blames a clerical error for the decision to disqualify the party.

State superintendent of public instruction says state budget gives education short shrift

Superintendent Kathy Hoffman says the Legislature missed an opportunity to make a much-needed investment in the state's struggling education system.

Arizona Officials Split on Census Citizenship Question

The governor and secretary of state are arguing for and against a proposed census question.

Trump's Invective at John McCain Dismays Some Republicans

Several leading Republicans had signaled a new willingness to defy Trump and defend the late senator and veteran.

Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Hits the Campaign Trail

The new Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate is making speeches and shaking hands.

Group Pushing Arizona Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Bill

The Arizona chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America wants to keep guns out of the hands of people convicted of domestic violence crimes.

More Than 65K Arizonans Have Registered to Vote Since November

The secretary of state says the number of active voters in the state has increased to about 3.8 million.

Mark Kelly Enters the Race for McCain's Senate Seat

The former astronaut is launching a bid to unseat Sen. Martha McSally.

Kelli Ward Wins Arizona Republican Party Chair

The victory for the two-time Senate candidate is a win for the party's more conservative wing.

"Call Him Mac": The Political Legacy of Ernest W. McFarland

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Bobcats in the Backyard; Making Music in the Name of Literacy; and a Taste of Vegan Mexican Food

Bipartisan Group of Elected Officials Sworn In at Arizona Inauguration

Both Democrats and Republicans, like Gov. Doug Ducey, were sworn in at the morning ceremony.

Jon Kyl to Leave Senate at the End of the Year

The announcement forces another appointment from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Arizona Congressional Members Flake, McSally Say Goodbye

Sen. Jeff Flake and Rep. Martha McSally delivered farewell addresses Thursday.

Arizona, Phoenix Leadership to Join Mexican Presidential Inauguration

Delegations from the state and capital are heading to Mexico City for the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday.

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