State News
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Medicaid cuts in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill could cripple some of Arizona’s rural hospitals
Large cuts to Medicaid in the massive tax and spending plan that Republicans are finalizing could deal a major blow to Arizona’s rural hospitals, threatening services for tens of thousands of residents.
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Your favorite stuffed animal could win you a prize at this Phoenix bar
Gracie’s Tax Bar in downtown Phoenix is hosting a stuffed animal competition on July 3.
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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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Is Phoenix a cool city? This ranking says so
Phoenix landed at No. 13 in a recent ranking of the coolest US cities. Do you think it belongs there?
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Flagstaff is celebrating the Fourth of July without fireworks. Here’s how.
The city of Flagstaff is swapping fireworks this Fourth of July for a safer alternative.
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Arizona highways: Numbers of wrong-way drivers and crashes decrease
A recent string of wrong-way drivers and wrong-way crashes on Arizona freeways raises a key question: Has there been an uptick in these kinds of situations? In short, the answer is no.
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Break-ups, struggle, and summer rain: Here are our 2025 poetry contest winners
Here are the winners of The Copper Courier’s third annual poetry contest.
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Safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are essential safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season, which brings flash floods, dust storms, and extreme heat from June to September.
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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 Legislature approves bill that would provide up to $500 million for Chase Field renovations
The Arizona Diamondbacks are one small step from securing up to $500 million to help with renovations to the team’s downtown home Chase Field.
