Freeze on DACA approvals leaves thousands of Arizona migrants in limbo
While the Department of Homeland Security stopped processing first-time DACA applications in October 2022, those who have coverage are still able to apply for renewal.
Group mentor program in Tucson teaches male youth about healthy relationships
Boys to Men Tucson has weekly talking circle support groups in 20 middle and high schools throughout southern Arizona.
Survey: Young Arizona voters more engaged, informed than earlier generations
51% of those voters spent time researching a candidate or issue before casting a ballot and that they tend to be more politically active online than in person.
‘Very personal project’: Repurposed shipping containers provide alternative shelter for those experiencing homelessness
There is no lease or time limit for how long each resident can stay.
‘We’re not the place’: Yuma County residents fight hazardous waste permit
Many Yuma residents want to stop the county from approving the proposal, saying they’re worried about toxic chemicals potentially contaminating their air, land and water.
Arizona Helping Hands launches mobile unit to assist foster children and families throughout state
More than 2,700 foster children were served in 2022, and the organization expects to help more this year as they are averaging assistance for 70 to 80 children each week.
Navajo witnesses clash over government’s Chaco Canyon mining ban
A new 20-year moratorium on drilling and mining within 10 miles of the Chaco Canyon tramples on tribal sovereignty and denies Navajo badly needed royalty payments, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told lawmakers.
Kamala Harris discusses commitment to Native communities during Arizona visit
The vice president met with Gila River youth leaders prior to her speech.
Report: Shifting to EV fleets would save state, local governments millions
Arizona governments could save almost $283 million over the next 10 years if roughly 20,000 gasoline-powered light-duty vehicles in their fleets that are due to be retired were replaced with electric vehicles, according a recent report.
Get on your soap box: Bisbee Coaster Races return with rich history
The celebration featuring soap box derby-like cars typically attracts thousands.
National scorecard on electric-vehicle policies gives Arizona low marks
Arizona was 26th of the 33 states included in the 2023 scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze offers youth with asthma a normal camp experience while educating them on how to manage their chronic disease
Parents have been sending their asthmatic children to Camp Not-A-Wheeze for 35 years, safe in the knowledge that their kids will be able to experience sleepaway camp while keeping their asthma under control.
150,000 dropped from Medicaid coverage in Arizona, most for filing errors
The cuts in Medicaid enrollment are the first wave of reductions that AHCCCS has projected could reach 600,000 by the end of the year.
Quarters bounce: Cities win appeals of Census’ count of group quarters
Over the past year, however, five Arizona cities and towns managed to add 10,000 residents without a moving truck or a packing box in sight.
Arizona’s defunct border wall leaves trail of runaway costs, error-filled invoices and questions about state’s oversight
In its wake, the wall left scars across the southern landscape and cost Arizona taxpayers nearly $200 million.
