Politics
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How are Arizonans faring under Trump? New report shows higher costs for food, health care, and energy
More than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, a new report from Defend America Action and Progress Arizona reveals that thousands of Arizonans are worse off due to his economic policies.
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As Arizona schools face funding and teacher shortages, Republicans advance measure attacking transgender students
An Arizona Republican Senator continues pushing legislation attacking transgender and nonbinary youth.
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Biggs, Schweikert back Trump on Iran conflict despite past war power stance
Biggs and Schweikert, who have long argued that presidents lack the power to go to war without congressional approval, set aside those qualms and backed President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran.
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Republicans are using custom electric Cybertrucks to get political
Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals player who is running for the US House in Arizona, is among the Republicans embracing the Cybertruck as a way to make a political statement.
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On top of a 14% rate increase, APS asks Arizona utility regulators to switch to yearly increases
Residential APS customers could see an average increase of 16% in their monthly power bill, or about $20 a month, as APS looks to raise revenue by $579.2 million.
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‘Be brave’: Analise Ortiz on why it’s critical to stand up to ICE and Trump
Despite being targeted by the right for warning her constituents about ICE raids, Ortiz continues to push back against the agency’s violent crackdown on immigrants.
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Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months reportedly died at a hospital after a tooth infection was left untreated.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (March 6-13)
A weekly roundup of Arizona political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from Friday, March 6 to Thrusday March 13.
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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ means hundreds of thousands of kids could be at risk of going hungry in 2028
The Republican-backed federal funding bill includes a provision that would place extra burdens on state governments, putting SNAP enrollment and benefits at risk.
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Readers weigh in on GOP proposal that targets teachers unions
A proposal supported by Arizona Republicans this legislative session would limit teachers from organizing. Here’s what our readers think about it.
