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Court says local health centers can challenge AHCCCS on reimbursements

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case against AHCCCS.

State issues mercury warning for some fish caught in Patagonia Lake

The warning only applies to eating Flathead Catfish.

CDC leaves COVID transmission rates the same in Arizona

Two-thirds of Arizona counties have high transmission rates.

Navajo president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

The spending plan covers COVID-19 and infrastructure.

Arizona attorney general asks court to unblock abortion ban

Brnovich argues a total ban is what the legislature want in place.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

Protests continue over holiday weekend

People protesting the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade were out across the country including in Tucson and Sierra Vista.

Tucson greets Roe reversal with protests

The crowd blocked Congress St and several intersections downtown.

Arizona ready for kids' COVID shots

Tens of thousands of doses are on the way to the state.

COVID risks up in Arizona

The CDC has raised the transmission rates for many Arizona counties.

Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights

The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.

COVID transmission rates drop in southern Arizona

The CDC has lowered the transmission level in most of the state.

Most of Southern Arizona still must wear masks

The CDC has changed the guidance for when people need to wear masks.

Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID records

An appeals court says not all COVID records are public.

Navajo Nation requiring workers to get a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The mandate says employees from a variety of departements be fully vaccinated by late September.

Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.

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