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Arizona, 14 other states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects
A coalition of 15 states, including Arizona, is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws.
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Opinion: Our homes are at risk, so why are lawmakers protecting corporations?
While the devastating wildfires in California earlier this year made national headlines, it is important to remember that Arizona is just as vulnerable. In 2024 alone, more than 2,000 wildfires burned nearly 300,000 acres in rural Arizona. Officials estimate that two-thirds of these fires were human-caused. While many wildfires are attributed to everyday activities such…
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Bill aimed at combating postpartum depression signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs
Making childbirth safer and improving rural reproductive health care are the goals of a new bill in Arizona, which is now just one signature away from becoming law.
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Suffer from arachnophobia? New NAU study points to a cure
If you suffer from arachnophobia (fear of spiders), there’s hope: A new treatment plan from NAU has shown promising results.
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Summer in Arizona: How to hike safely in the heat
Beat the heat with Arizona’s summer hiking guide! Stay hydrated, protect your skin, and explore cooler trails at varying elevations.
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Far-right Mesa school board member proposes policy to out trans students, bringing national attacks local
Sharon Benson’s proposed restrictions on trans students clash with Mesa Public Schools’ existing protections and sparked widespread backlash from students, parents, and educators at a board meeting.
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OPINION: Arizona isn’t broke—it’s being robbed
it’s time to stop the kickbacks to the ultra-rich and build a People-First Economy—one that puts Arizona’s working families at the center.
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Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls.
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As measles spreads, vaccination rates continue to decline
Health professionals say mixed messaging from top officials along with widespread misinformation is contributing to declining vaccination rates, particularly in rural counties where health care access is already limited.
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Anti-trans bills and executive orders are reshaping campus life in Arizona
Lawmakers across the country are introducing anti-trans bills at increasing rates. Members of ASU’s queer community say this has left them feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
