State Politics
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Readers react to Trump’s marijuana reclassification move
We asked readers what they thought of President Trump’s executive order that hastens the reclassification of marijuana. Here’s what they said.
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Trump signed an order on marijuana. What it means for Arizona
Trump signed his order on marijuana even as 24 Republicans in Congress, including Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar, sent him a signed letter opposing the change.
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You weighed in: Readers respond to national park pass changes
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration’s changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here’s what they said.
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Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk’s widow.
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Arizona senator targets AI ‘surveillance pricing’ with bill to end online price gouging
New Senate bill would ban AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’ that targets consumers with personalized rates, compiling personal data to set different prices for different people.
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ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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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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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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‘Still coughing’: Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was sprayed during Tucson federal raid at taco shop
A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a fracas on Friday, with agents deploying pepper spray as a group of protesters tried to stop authorities.
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Readers chime in: What do you think of the Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly?
The Pentagon is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over a video he participated in that encouraged US troops to defy “illegal orders.” Here’s what our readers think about it.
