State Politics
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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.
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Under oath, Kari Lake refuses to concede losses in elections for governor and Senate
Kari Lake—who claimed to be the lawful governor of Arizona despite losing the election—has again refused to acknowledge defeat in that 2022 contest, or in her Senate bid two years later.
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Democrat Adelita Grijalva wins special election for Arizona congressional seat
Southern Arizona voters on Tuesday chose Adelita Grijalva to succeed her father, the late US Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a progressive stalwart who represented the state for more than two decades in Congress.
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Voters with disabilities welcome Maricopa County accommodations but seek more
Voters with disabilities welcome the variety of accommodations that Maricopa County Elections provides—but they still see room for improvement.
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White House scraps water expert’s nomination as states hash out Colorado River plan
A veteran water expert from Arizona says the Trump administration withdrew his nomination to lead the federal agency that oversees water management in the western US.
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What to expect in Arizona’s special congressional election
Voters in southern Arizona will send a new representative to Congress after Tuesday’s special election to replace the late Democratic US Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
