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The long struggle for some states, including Arizona, to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
While it is now a time-honored tradition, the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day had a prolonged, difficult path to acceptance—especially in Arizona.
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Arizona’s Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on Legislature
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session, with Republicans expanding their majorities in the statehouse after the last election.
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How can I make my voice heard at the Arizona Legislature?
Here are ways that Arizonans can voice their opinions on bills during this year’s legislative session.
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Arizona’s 2025 legislative session begins next week: Here’s what you need to know
The inner workings of Arizona’s House and Senate can be confusing. We broke it down to be a little more digestible as the next legislative session begins.
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Arizona state senator ignores LGBTQ community, continues 12-year crusade against transgender students
Sen. John Kavanagh, who was the first legislator in the country to propose a bathroom bill in 2013, brings similar bills back for another legislative session — this time he’s confident he can get them on the ballot.
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Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers introduces bill to legalize concealed carry at universities
SB 1020 would make it illegal for Arizona’s public universities and colleges to prohibit concealed carry weapons on campus.
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Arizona official who delayed county’s 2022 election certification didn’t have immunity, court says
An appeals court has rejected an Arizona official’s argument that felony charges against him for delaying certification of his rural county’s 2022 election results should be dismissed because he has legislative immunity.
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Looking back: Our 5 most popular stories of 2024
Copper Courier readers in 2024 were most interested in stories on the election, reproductive rights, and housing in Arizona.
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Prop 139 means one of Arizona’s biggest abortion providers is expanding its services—and soon
Planned Parenthood Arizona said it will soon be offering appointments for abortions through the point of fetal viability.
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Kris Mayes sues ‘nuisance’ corporate mega-farms for exploiting Arizona’s groundwater rules
The lawsuit alleges that massive farming corporations have taken advantage of Arizona’s lax groundwater laws and have deprived local farmers of access to water.
