State Leaders
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Continued state-level attacks on LGBTQ+ Arizonans fall in line with Trump’s executive orders
Multiple anti-LGBTQ bills have advanced through Arizona’s legislature, attempting to place rigid definitions of sex in Arizona state law and ban pride flags from government property.
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The process behind approving new school facilities and why not every school gets what it wants
New schools have been approved in central Phoenix and Deer Valley, while school boards in south Phoenix and Paradise Valley made the difficult decision to close a number of facilities due to low enrollment.
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Rent’s due: What to do if you are being illegally charged rental tax in Arizona
The Arizona Legislature passed a bill to ban rental tax that took effect this year. Here’s how to take action if you are still being charged.
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Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum’s work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget request is seeking to speed up Arizona State Museum’s efforts to return Native American human remains and artifacts to tribes.
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Arizona schools brace for the worst as Trump’s immigration raids begin
With the specter of ICE raids looming, schools across Arizona are reassuring families and planning their next steps.
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Unlikely allies plan to work together to tackle Arizona’s housing crisis
A bipartisan group of state legislators hope to cut through political gridlock and restore the state’s reputation as an affordable place to live.
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Rep. Ansari skips Trump inauguration in favor of annual MLK Day March in Phoenix
The freshman congresswoman said that, while she supports a peaceful transition of power, she would rather spend the day honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
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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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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.
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Arizona elects sheriff known for racial profiling—and passes a law to let him do it
Cruelty towards immigrants has been approved by voters at the county, state, and federal level.
