Politics
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Republicans’ Medicaid cuts pit working Arizonans against the ultra wealthy
An Arizona nurse sounds the alarm about a new Republican budget proposal that will strip hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid while providing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing
Arizona’s “turquoise alert” legislation is also referred to as “Emily’s Law” to honor Emily Pike, whose remains were found on Feb. 14.
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American Rescue Plan Act helps fund 96-unit affordable housing complex in Phoenix
La Esperanza Terrace, a collaborative local effort, offers vital housing and resources for families in west Phoenix.
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Avelo Airlines begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations
Avelo Airlines, a budget airline that serves mostly small U.S. cities, began federal deportation flights Monday out of Arizona.
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US Sen. Gallego of Arizona wades into immigration debate with new plan
US Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona put forward a plan aimed at reforming the country’s immigration system and beefing up border security.
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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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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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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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A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies
President Donald Trump’s calls to eliminate any program that treats students differently because of their race have brought new scrutiny of affinity graduation ceremonies.
