Lead Story
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A look at how Trump’s big bill could change the US immigration system
President Trump’s border security package would inject roughly $150 billion into his mass deportation agenda over the next four years. Here’s what the money would go toward.
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As a government shutdown looms, Arizonans demand government action
With state budget negotiations underway, Arizona voters want to see more investment in housing, health care, and public education.
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Arizona advocates fight GOP anti-abortion measures
Activists and medical professionals gathered at Arizona’s State Capitol to mark the Dobbs decision anniversary and warn against efforts to curb abortion access.
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How the GOP’s budget bill could affect Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District
At a recent Central Phoenix town hall, Rep. Yassamin Ansari highlighted hits to her district from federal “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Arizona public schools are $200 million short this month. Here’s why
The lack of a passed budget alongside the costly and controversial school vouchers program is to blame for the schools’ shortfall.
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Phoenix resident fears for family under Trump’s new travel ban
Phoenix has been a long-time hub for immigrants. But Trump’s new travel ban threatens people like Alenga Alokola, a Congolese refugee who came to the US for a better life.
