State News
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Minimum wage will increase in 19 states in 2026, including Arizona
In 2026, for the first time, Arizona’s minimum wage will surpass $15. Arizona joins 18 other states that have announced wage increases in the new year.
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Gallego to picket with Starbucks baristas in longest strike in company history
US Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) plans to join the picket line in Gilbert, Arizona, as Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and company’s refusal to address union workers demands.
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Resilience and a Red Ribbon reopening tour in downtown Globe
The fall flooding devastated downtown Globe. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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Tips on how to avoid rental scams in Phoenix
If you’re searching for a place to rent, you should be aware of rental scams. Here are some tips for avoiding them.
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Readers chime in: What do you think of the Project Blue data center project?
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a proposal that allows Tucson Electric Power to power a local data center called Project Blue. Here’s what our readers think about it.
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Arizona Medicaid now covers traditional healing, helping Native communities preserve tradition
Arizona is one of the first states where Medicaid covers traditional healing, helping Native communities preserve tradition.
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Yuma farmers weigh in on pesticide use
Yuma County produces 90% of the nation’s lettuce during the winter months, a pace that growers say would be difficult to maintain without pesticides, even as organizations like Beyond Pesticides warn of their public health risks.
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Ordinary Arizonans who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Small acts of kindness can quickly turn extraordinary, as evidenced by these 13 stories of Arizonans doing good.
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From buddy systems to the ‘Blind Brigade’: Aging alone in Arizona
Arizona’s population is aging, and more seniors are facing a life alone. For some, it’s desolate, while for others, it’s freeing.
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Top 2026 elections to watch in Arizona
A number of seats are up for grabs in Arizona with less than a year to go to election day.
