State Politics
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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.
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Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Mayes announced that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
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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.
