State Politics
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Why Phoenix airport security lines are so bad this spring break
Airports nationwide continue to experience higher-than-normal wait times for security from a combination of spring break travel and a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Is a campaign Cybertruck a good idea? Arizonans weigh in
Here’s what our readers think about Republicans—including Jay Feely in Arizona—using custom Cybertrucks to advertise their political campaigns.
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Gas prices in Phoenix rise with Iran conflict. Here’s how much
The current high rates at the pump could increase for Arizona consumers because of the widening conflict after US and Israeli forces fired missiles at Iran, analysts and local experts said.
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As Arizona schools face funding and teacher shortages, Republicans advance measure attacking transgender students
An Arizona Republican Senator continues pushing legislation attacking transgender and nonbinary youth.
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Biggs, Schweikert back Trump on Iran conflict despite past war power stance
Biggs and Schweikert, who have long argued that presidents lack the power to go to war without congressional approval, set aside those qualms and backed President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran.
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Republicans are using custom electric Cybertrucks to get political
Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals player who is running for the US House in Arizona, is among the Republicans embracing the Cybertruck as a way to make a political statement.
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On top of a 14% rate increase, APS asks Arizona utility regulators to switch to yearly increases
Residential APS customers could see an average increase of 16% in their monthly power bill, or about $20 a month, as APS looks to raise revenue by $579.2 million.
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Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months reportedly died at a hospital after a tooth infection was left untreated.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (March 6-13)
A weekly roundup of Arizona political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from Friday, March 6 to Thrusday March 13.
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Arizona Republicans push to ban teacher strikes and target union organizing
As GOP-backed measures move to curb education union organizing and penalize strikes, Arizona teachers are fighting back.
