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Hobbs terminates $50 million grant allocation for ESA recipients

Governor Katie Hobbs's predecessor Doug Ducey approved the allocation of pandemic-era funding.

AZ school superintendent looks to keep restrictions on trans athletes

In a complaint filed last month, two Arizona families claim that current state statute violates federal nondiscrimination laws and the U.S. Constitution.

Clea McCaa, Sierra Vista’s New Mayor

Clea McCaa has made history by not only becoming the first Democrat elected in a Republican stronghold, but also by becoming the first Black mayor of Sierra Vista.

Governor Hobbs visits Tucson to share plans for end of Title 42

The press conference took place Tuesday afternoon where she discussed her five point approach to an expected increase in migrants.

Lawsuit aims to block Arizona's restrictions on transgender athletes in schools

The lawsuit claims the current state law that stops transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams is unconstitutional.

Ethics Committee finds Rep. Liz Harris in violation of state house rules

The investigation was launched shortly after Harris invited a constituent to share false allegations in front of a legislative committee.

AG Mayes says Arizona retains access to abortion medication

The announcement comes after a federal judge placed an injunction against Mifepristone, a drug used in non-surgical abortions.

2 years of American Rescue Plan: how Tucson used its $136 million

Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act went towards local government to help communities recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona Senate tackles sexually explicit materials in schools

The also looked at the future of banning books.

AG Mayes reverses old decision, now protecting 'source of income' discrimination

Last year, previous Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Tucson's newest ordinance violated state law.

Cochise County Supes seek legal representation in election management case against Attorney General

The move comes one day after Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes filed lawsuit.

Senator announces formation of first-ever Black Caucus in Arizona Legislature

State senator Catherine Miranda made the announcement Monday afternoon.

Yolanda Bejarano elected Arizona Democratic Party chair

Bejarano's victory is a blow to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who had recruited Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo to seek the position.

Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party

DeWit replaces firebrand Trump ally Kelli Ward, who helped the former president in his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and was a vocal proponent of his false claim that the election results were fraudulent.

Arizona governor to keep migrant busing program

Gov. Katie Hobbs is defending her decision to continue her Republican predecessor's program to transport migrants out of border communities.

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