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4 people die in plane crash of medical transport on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
A small plane crashed in Navajo Nation with two pilots and two healthcare providers on board.
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In Arizona’s 2024 elections, hundreds of seats had no candidates
Most of Arizona’s vacancies were on school boards, water district boards, and fire district boards.
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The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from Arizona, and at least 18 other states, AP finds
The Justice Department lawyers have contacted officials in at least seven states to propose a meeting regarding the formation of an information-sharing agreement related to instances of voting or election fraud.
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Arizona Dems launch ‘Copper State Victory’ campaign targeting Republicans who supported Medicaid cuts
The coordinated campaign seeks to challenge Republican lawmakers, particularly those who supported President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which will strip health care from thousands of Arizonans.
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Jonathan Nez announces bid for Congress in Arizona’s second congressional district
“I am a fighter, and now more than ever we need someone to warrior up and fight for Arizona,” Nez said in a statement.
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ICE blocks Rep. Ansari from visiting sick detainees
Ansari sought to meet with three detainees suffering from serious medical ailments after hearing concerning stories from their families. ICE initially approved her visit before ultimately blocking her from conducting it.
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Travel time rose post-Dobbs in states limiting abortion, with AZ seeing surge from Texas
In 14 states that made abortion all but impossible after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women seeking to end a pregnancy had to drive four times further on average—11.3 hours, up from 2.8 hours.
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Tempe advocates challenge new city ordinance with a ballot referendum
The rule limiting public gatherings is now facing a ballot referendum challenge.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze at Grand Canyon’s North Rim was handled.
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Adelita Grijalva is poised to be the first Arizona Latina in Congress. Here’s how she won.
Adelita Grijalva was brushed off as an ‘establishment’ candidate by opponents and national media. But she tuned out the noise and won big, and now she reflects on the race with The Copper Courier.
