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Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud

An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Plastic waste into construction blocks: Tucson strives for zero-waste model

Tucson city council unanimously approved an agreement with ByFusion to convert plastic waste into construction-grade building blocks.

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn't proceed, Arizona officials say

Arizona officials and the Democratic governor have urged a judge to throw out Republican Kari Lake’s last remaining election misconduct claim.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package

The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.

Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing

The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally.

Officials prepare for change in border policy

As Title 42 comes to an end, border officials prepare for a possible influx in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Judge rejects Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers' restraining order against reporter

“The strongest point is investigative reporting is a legitimate purpose. lt just is,” said Judge Howard Grodman.

Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion

The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.

Miracle Valley in Cochise County could be sold

The county is getting ready to auction the bible college property.

Cochise County Board of Supervisors changes leadership

The new positions take effect May 23.

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.

Recall effort against Arizona election denier fails

Supporters of the push to recall Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby say they fell short of the nearly 5,000 signatures required to place a recall option on the ballot.

US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border

Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall spent Tuesday meeting with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Pima declares day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women

The county proclaims May 5 day to acknowledge epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people, which critically affects Native American women in Tucson and surrounding area.

Arizona plans to sink more than $85 million into potholes, other repairs

The cold weather in northern Arizona and wet weather in lower elevations, plus heavy traffic on Arizona’s highways are a recipe for potholes.

Crosby recall efforts race to the finish line

Volunteers are hoping to get enough signatures to force a recall vote in Cochise County by the deadline next week.

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