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Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC

Navajo and Hopi leaders urged Congress to pass a bill addressing their water crisis, proposing a $1.75 billion pipeline to bring Colorado River water to their communities.

The Buzz: What a new Democratic presidential ticket means for AZ and other swing states

With a change at the top of the democratic presidential ticket, what will change in an already tight race?

4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address

President Biden addressed the nation about his decision to not seek reelection from the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday.

Q&AZ: If Mark Kelly becomes VP pick, what will happen to his Arizona Senate seat?

For some Democrats, Vice President Mark Kelly has a nice ring to it.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

Biden decision won't impact Arizona ballot preparations

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said voters actually selected delegates not a candidate during the Presidential Preference Election.

Arizona lawmakers react to Biden dropping reelection bid

A familiar name is floated for the replacement ticket.

Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill

Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.

Chispa Arizona launches $200K campaign to raise awareness about Corporation Commission election

According to a poll funded by Chispa Arizona, a majority of Latino voters are unfamiliar with what the state utility regulator does.

Grijalva says Biden should get out of Presidential race

He is the second House Democrat to call for a new nominee.

Arizona group aiming to institute open primaries submits signatures to get on the ballot

The group says they’ve gathered 584,124 signatures, far above the 383,923 threshold they needed to meet to get the measure on the ballot.

Arizonans rally for reproductive rights: Record-breaking signatures to secure abortion access on ballot

Arizona for Abortion Access gathers over 823,000 signatures, doubling the required number, to place the right to abortion on the November ballot.

Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How art can help with in-hospital healing; Luis Alberto Urrea on how his literature career began; and "Stories That Soar!" considers the meaning of love.

Key dates and essential information for Arizona’s Primary Election

Here is a list of your most frequently asked questions with answers.

ASU and UCLA launch Latino Data Hub Action Lab to empower, educate policy advocates

New initiative harnesses census data to inform policies impacting Latino communities in Arizona.

Activists submit 17,000 signatures urging closure of uranium mine near Grand Canyon

Groups like the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity along with Tribal members say the mine risks drinking water.

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