State News
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Arizona’s 2026 legislative session begins next week. Here’s what you need to know
The inner workings of Arizona’s State House and Senate can be confusing. We broke it down to be a little more digestible.
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These Arizonans are feeling the squeeze as ACA subsidies disappear
On Jan. 1, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired, and tens of thousands of Arizonans were hit with steep health insurance hikes.
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15 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Jan. 9-11)
From arts festivals to a celebration of Ukrainian culture, here’s a list of events happening in Arizona this weekend.
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7 dude ranches in Arizona that let you live out your Western dreams
Discover seven of the best dude ranches in Arizona for horseback riding, campfire cookouts, and Old West charm, from Tucson to Wickenburg.
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Avelo ending ICE deportation flights, closing 3 US bases. What to know
Avelo Airlines is closing its base in Mesa and ending its controversial operations with the US Department of Homeland Security.
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Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.
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Arizonans react to the Pentagon’s latest move against Sen. Mark Kelly
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona this week. Here’s how readers reacted.
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These 8 international chain restaurants debuted in Arizona in 2025
Here’s a look at eight international restaurant chains that made their Arizona debuts in metro Phoenix this year.
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Want to read more in 2026? 6 metro Phoenix book clubs worth joining
Want to read more in 2026? Here are a few interesting book clubs in metro Phoenix that can help keep you on track.
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Arizona’s most heartwarming news stories of 2025
As the year comes to a close, let’s choose to focus on the positives, with these 12 heartwarming stories of 2025.
