Arizona passed its state budget. Here’s what’s in it
The state narrowly avoided a government shutdown, passing its budget with three days to spare.
Jul
2025
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Politics
Jul
2025
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Why Tohono O’odham Nation’s centuries-old saguaro fruit harvest is experiencing a revival
The saguaro fruit harvest ritual is sacred to the O’odham, and it's enjoying a renaissance as many seek to protect their traditional way of life.
Jul
2025
2
Arizona Democrats will bypass struggling state party in midterms, with key races on ballot
Democrats Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Attorney General Kris Mayes are all seeking second terms next year.
Jul
2025
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Your favorite stuffed animal could win you a prize at this Phoenix bar
Gracie's Tax Bar in downtown Phoenix is hosting a stuffed animal competition on July 3.
Jul
2025
1
Trump’s budget bill slashes Pell Grant, threatening college access in Arizona
US Senate Republicans narrowly passed a budget bill that features steep cuts for federal Pell Grant that go toward higher education.
Jun
2025
30
Is Phoenix a cool city? This ranking says so
Phoenix landed at No. 13 in a recent ranking of the coolest US cities. Do you think it belongs there?
Jun
2025
30
Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
Attendance at games has increased since the team's 2023 run to the World Series, and this season the Diamondbacks are averaging 31,420 fans per game — the highest in two decades.
Jun
2025
27
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
Jun
2025
27
Arizona highways: Numbers of wrong-way drivers and crashes decrease
A recent string of wrong-way drivers and wrong-way crashes on Arizona freeways raises a key question: Has there been an uptick in these kinds of situations? In short, the answer is no.
Jun
2025
26
Arizona advocates warn against Republican cuts to kids’ healthcare, food programs
Republicans argue cuts to Medicaid and food stamps are targeted to young men ‘playing video games all day,’ but advocates warn they will in fact harm Arizona parents and their kids.
