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Force behind Arizona's 'show me your papers' law dead at 75

Russell Pearce's family said on social media that he died Thursday at his home in Mesa, Arizona, after falling ill.

Ciscomani nominates McCarthy

The Representative-elect nominated McCarthy on the tenth vote.

Hobbs calls on elected officials to end conspiracy theories

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pledged in her inaugural address Thursday to work with her political rivals.

Arizona Department of Public Safety director set to retire

He received a call from Hobbs’ staff informing him that she would not retain him.

Northern Arizona tribe to get federal aid for flood damage

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration made by the Havasupai Tribe, freeing up funds for flood damage as it prepares to re-open for tourists after nearly three years.

Arizona governor's tenure defined by push right, Trump feud

Ducey cut taxes, vastly expanded school choice, restricted abortion and built a makeshift wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Biden pardons Arizona man

The pardon was one of six issued by the President at the end of the year.

Court: Abortion doctors can’t be charged under Arizona law

The Arizona Court of Appeals declined to repeal the 1864 law.

It’s electric: ADOT planning a statewide network of EV chargers along interstates

The Arizona Department of Transportation will oversee the upgrade of existing chargers and installation of new ones along five interstate highways.

Ex-Arizona Border Patrol agent sentenced for drugs, bribery

Prosecutors say he was involved in three different conspiracies in two federal criminal cases.

Pima Health Director to lead AZ Dept. of Health Services

Hobbs tapps Dr. Theresa Cullen to run agency.

Fire districts face uncertain funding future after ballot measure’s failure

Fire districts will likely have to raise property taxes to generate the funds they need.

Law protects export of sacred Native American items from US

The effort largely was inspired by pueblo tribes in New Mexico and Arizona who repeatedly saw sacred objects up for auction in France.

Tucson gets millions for PFAS treatment

ADEQ is adding money to Tucson's efforts to clean up groundwater.

Water bills for tribes in Arizona to head to President Biden

The U.S. House approved the legislation on Thursday, just a few days after the U.S. Senate did.

Tucson City Council: dispensaries, fare-free transit, childcare and redistricting

Mayor and council rounded out the year in their final city council meeting of 2022.

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