State Politics
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Trump’s VA abortion ban is a step backwards for Arizona veterans
For two female veterans in Arizona who experienced a career riddled with sexism—an abortion ban for veterans only makes things worse.
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‘This Labor Day is different’: Union leaders call for solidarity
Ahead of Labor Day, leaders of Arizona’s largest unions called for working Arizonans to stand together against the Trump administration.
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Is your elected official actually representing you? Here’s a tool to find out
Progress Arizona just released its annual scorecard to help Arizonans assess their legislators’ voting records on key issues affecting the state.
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Medicaid cuts to bring major shifts to Arizona’s healthcare system
As over 300,000 Arizonans are set to lose health coverage over the next decade, the entire state will see a more strained health care system.
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As SNAP cuts loom, this nonprofit aims to fill the gap in Arizona
Activate Food Arizona operates Farm Express Mobile Market, a mobile grocery store that meets residents where they are with affordable produce.
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Tribal colleges and universities under threat of federal cuts
Federal funding cuts could put tribal colleges and universities like Tohono O’odham Community College in southern Arizona at risk of closing.
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Arizona clergy split on political activity from the pulpit, despite IRS ending 70-year ban
Although the Trump administration recently lifted a 70-year-old ban on political activity by tax-exempt religious groups, some remain cautious and will continue to avoid endorsements and other overt politicking.
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In Iowa, Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed presidential speculation
Sen. Ruben Gallego will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa—a sign the Arizona Democrat may be eyeing a presidential run.
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Jonathan Nez announces bid for Congress in Arizona’s second congressional district
“I am a fighter, and now more than ever we need someone to warrior up and fight for Arizona,” Nez said in a statement.
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OPINION: Arizona and America: A tale of two budgets
In the past few weeks, both federal and state legislators have crafted and connived government budgets: critical pieces of legislation that fund essential services and determine how your taxpayer dollars are put to use. To us, budgets are moral documents, reflecting the values of those who pass it in a time of moral urgency. That’s…
