State Politics
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ICE opening a new office in Flagstaff: Residents worry about tactics, tourism and terror
Community members have been spurred into action by news that an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office would be opening in Flagstaff.
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A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with Maricopa County embroiled in election drama
Republican Justin Heap is an election skeptic who will be overseeing his first statewide election in Maricopa County.
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Andy Biggs defends Trump’s tariffs as Arizonans feel the pinch
US Rep. Andy Biggs says inflation was “tamed” — but March data show prices rising at their fastest pace since 2024.
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Election denial looms large in Arizona contests for governor, AG and secretary of state
Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general, and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election.
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We asked about the SRP election results—here’s what readers had to say
We asked our readers what they think about this month’s SRP election results. Here’s what they said.
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10 ‘recession-proof’ jobs in Arizona
As economic uncertainty grows, these surprisingly stable jobs in Arizona offer a path to long-term security.
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Arizonans continue to struggle as Democrats’ affordability bills stall at state capitol
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is nearing a close, but what has been done to make the state more affordable? Not much, Democrats say, and they say Republicans are to blame.
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How a grassroots movement won the fight to save Prescott’s Granite Dells
Defending the Granite Dells near Prescott is a never-ending task, for the threat of development hovers near in ways big and small.
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Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility
Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet fast-rising electricity demand in a data center hot spot.
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How Arizona lawmakers can bring back bills even after they fail
State lawmakers introduced a record number of bills this legislative session, but that doesn’t mean more can’t come along through a commonly used tool at the Arizona Capitol.
