Politics
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Retired Arizonans tell Rep. Schweikert to protect Medicaid as GOP pushes for massive cuts
Retired Arizonans gathered outside Rep. David Schweikert’s Scottsdale office, urging him to oppose GOP-proposed Medicaid cuts that could strip coverage from millions, including thousands in his district.
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Taxpayers in metro Phoenix still footing the bill for Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns
Eight years after then-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was voted out, taxpayers still pay legal and compliance bills from the crackdowns.
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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.
