State Politics
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Report: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office misused millions meant to remedy racial profiling
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reportedly spent millions budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency.
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Want to speak at a city council meeting? Here’s how to do it in Arizona
Giving public comment at a city council meeting is a great way to tell your local elected leaders what’s important to you. Here’s how to do it.
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Shutdown threatens nutrition aid for Arizona mothers and children
Thousands of Arizona’s low-income mothers rely on WIC for food assistance. The government shutdown has put the program in limbo.
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Arizona’s Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing state
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs launched her reelection bid this week and said she’s not taking any vote for granted.
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How Sen. Ruben Gallego is working to bring more affordable housing to Arizona
US Sen. Ruben Gallego shares what he’s doing to improve access to affordable housing in Arizona and the rest of the US.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument turns away tourists after government shutdown
Dozens of tourists were turned away at Montezuma Castle National Monument on Wednesday with a “park closed until further notice” sign and gated-off entryways.
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Did House Republicans stall Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in to delay release of Epstein files?
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva arrived at the US Capitol on Tuesday expecting to be sworn in. Instead—a week after winning a special election—she was left waiting.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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Families with disabled children rally to protest Arizona’s cuts to disability services
The rally, held by Arizona Autism, was attended by dozens of advocates who worry about what these cuts will mean for them.
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Amid fears of detention, US citizens are carrying passports and avoiding Spanish in public
A growing number of American citizens say they live in fear of being detained by ICE and are taking precautions like carrying their passports.
