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Bisbee-Douglas International Airport runway repaving moving forward

The Board of Supervisors agreed to a grant program to help fund the project.

Arizona hires new directors for corrections, public safety

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Tuesday that Ryan Thornell will take over the DOC while Tempe Police Chief Jeffrey Glover will be the next head of the DPS.

Hobbs wants to undo school voucher expansion

The Governor's budget proposal says the expansion is siphoning money from underfunded public schools and would cost $1.5 billion dollars over the next decade.

Sierra Vista swears in new mayor

A new Mayor Pro Tem was also sworn in.

Recall petitions circulating for Cochise County supervisor

In order to trigger a recall, The Committee to Recall Tom Crosby has 120 days to gather 4,865 signatures.

City Council asks Attorney General Mayes to reconsider housing ordinance

The previous attorney general ruled that the city was found in violation of state law.

Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president

Nygren beat out incumbent President Jonathan Nez in the tribe's general election by about 3,500 votes.

Adelita Grijalva elected as first Latina Chair for Pima County Board of Supervisors

Prior, Grijalva served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board for 20 years.

Cochise Supervisors try to change leadership

Family concerns kept the change from going through.

Judge outlines fixes to poor health care in Arizona prisons

Judge Roslyn Silver outlined the changes she plans to impose on the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to remedy its constitutional violations of prisoners’ rights.

Arizona schools plan major budget cuts, if spending limit is not lifted

The state has until March 1, 2023 to override the spending cap.

Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

Several Republican lawmakers walked out as Hobbs pledged to promote abortion rights, foreshadowing the contentious fights that confront the new governor in her dealings with the Legislature.

Cochise County to hold special election for jail funding

The May election will be proceeded by informational meetings.

Arizona judge delays trial in fight over education funding

A judge granted a request for a delay by the state’s incoming attorney general.

Arizona's shipping container wall on border is coming down

Workers continue to dismantle the container wall in Cochise County.

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