Politics
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Readers react to Trump’s marijuana reclassification move
We asked readers what they thought of President Trump’s executive order that hastens the reclassification of marijuana. Here’s what they said.
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Petersen wants a promotion: The AZ Senate president who voted to jail doctors is running for AG
Warren Petersen has consistently voted against constituent wishes when it comes to reproductive rights. Now, he wants voters to elect him as the state’s top law enforcement officer.
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In Tucson, Republican Juan Ciscomani is portrayed as a grinch “who stole healthcare”
Democrats are targeting the Republican Congressman for failing to protect Tucson residents’ access to healthcare.
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Trump signed an order on marijuana. What it means for Arizona
Trump signed his order on marijuana even as 24 Republicans in Congress, including Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar, sent him a signed letter opposing the change.
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You weighed in: Readers respond to national park pass changes
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration’s changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here’s what they said.
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Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk’s widow.
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Costco sues over Trump tariffs. Could prices rise at 19 AZ stores?
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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Arizona senator targets AI ‘surveillance pricing’ with bill to end online price gouging
New Senate bill would ban AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’ that targets consumers with personalized rates, compiling personal data to set different prices for different people.
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ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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2026 national park passes have a new design: Trump’s face, not a park photo
Some of the National Park Service’s 2026 annual pass designs bear President Trump’s face, but a Tucson environmental group is suing to stop it.
