State Politics
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Arizona sues RFK Jr. over vaccine, advisory committee changes
Arizona has joined its 36th lawsuit against the Trump administration with a case that challenges a new childhood vaccine schedule and remade vaccine safety advisory board.
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Watch, boycott, or tune out? Readers react to Trump’s State of the Union
Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union, our readers share whether they’re watching—and what they hope he will (or won’t) say.
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Arizonans are carrying more documents to prove citizenship to avoid detention
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign has led many Arizonans to being more vigilant about the identification they carry every day.
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Arizona lawmakers respond after Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel and thrusting swaths of the nation into chaos.
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How to watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union speech in Arizona
President Donald Trump is getting ready to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term. The nationally televised primetime speech will set the tone for the 2026 midterms.
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Arizona voters support public lands and parks, despite Trump rollbacks
One year into a presidential administration that has prioritized rolling back laws that protect the environment, Arizonans continue to show overwhelming support for conservation and public lands, according to a new poll.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (Feb. 20–26)
A weekly roundup of Arizona political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from Friday, Feb. 20, through Thursday, Feb. 26. Want to get involved this week? You can attend ICE Out rallies in Surprise, Tempe, and Bullhead City, advocate at the State Capitol, join voter registration phone banks, and participate in…
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Here’s what readers think about tightening school voucher rules
Some Arizona teachers and public school advocates are pushing for a ballot measure to increase accountability for school vouchers. Here’s what readers think about it.
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Tempe passes ordinance requiring bars to offer drink spiking test kits
A new Tempe ordinance requires bars and restaurants serving alcohol after midnight to carry drink spiking test kits.
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Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that holds extensive contracts with the agency he would lead.
