New report finds immigrant contributions in the state in the billions
A new report by the American Immigration Council found that immigrants contribute more than $26 billion annually to the state’s economy, including more than $5 billion from undocumented immigrants.
Conservation windfall in Arizona: America the Beautiful Challenge funds key initiatives
Statewide grant recipients develop nature-based solutions
Dept. of Education still lacks data on school voucher program
A special committee formed for ESA oversight wants more data on the program to manage costs.
Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets
They could soon determine how they will go about keeping the Pac-12 alive and what schools they will be competing against next year.
Stargazing marvel: Saguaro National Park earns Urban Night Sky certification
International Dark-Sky Association taps park to join its cosmic club
Tucson man convicted of second-degree murder in 2018 killing of Deputy U.S. Marshal
Ryan Schlesinger was convicted on Nov. 13 of second-degree murder of a federal officer and other felonies in the 2018 shooting death of Deputy Marshall Chase White.
Tucson Sector sets new record for fentanyl seizures
In October, Border Patrol's Tucson Sector set a new monthly record for fentanyl seizures, surpassing 220 pounds.
Former Arizona Corrections director pleads no contest in armed standoff with officers at his home
The maximum sentence could receive is two years in prison.
Tucson Sector continues to see migrant surge
While the sector continues to be the busiest in the nation, federal and local authorities are able to manage the influx.
‘Perpetuating the Hawaiian culture’: Outrigger canoe teams bring sport, community to Arizona
Hawaiian outrigger canoeing is a sport where six people paddle a narrow, 40-foot canoe and compete in distance and sprint races.
Arizona teens share passions with others at White House Tribal Youth Forum
scussions at the forum, which was held at the Department of Health and Human Services, ranged from climate change to civic engagement, from the legacy of federal Indian boarding schools to mental health and substance abuse.
From Salpointe Catholic to the NFL
Arizona’s own Bijan Robinson returns for homecoming matchup against Cardinals.
Man arrested in Nebraska in alleged assault of former US Sen. Martha McSally
She was molested as she jogged along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa earlier this week.
Gowan, other officials go to Washington to plead for border action
The event comes at a time when migrant encounters at the southern border have reached historic highs.
Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation set to recieve more than $500,000 grant
The grant is U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build to Scale program
