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‘Arizona is not broke. It’s being robbed’
At Budget for the People Day on June 4, Stephanie Maldonado, political director with Arizona Center for Empowerment, urged lawmakers to pass a state budget that reflects the needs of working families—from housing and health care to food assistance, heat relief and water protection.
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This family’s story highlights a growing problem with aid programs
What does a budget look like when it actually puts people first? On June 4, community members gathered at the State Capitol for Budget for the People Day. Among them was Magdalena Marin, a member of the Arizona grassroots advocacy group Fuerte, who highlighted a major flaw in current aid systems: how one monthly disability…
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Your roof vs. Big Tech’s energy crisis
The data center boom could mean higher bills for Arizonans—unless this plan works. A new report says tech companies could fund solar and batteries for your home in exchange for grid capacity.
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Arizona inmates allege officers used excessive force during confrontation
Thirty inmates at Arizona’s Lewis Prison are suing the state Department of Corrections and several correctional officers, alleging they were assaulted during a 2024 incident. According to a DOC report, the confrontation began after an inmate refused orders to tuck in his shirt and became aggressive. The report says Tactical Support and K9 units were…
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Housing win or constitutional violation?
Phoenix is short 60,000 affordable units. The city finally found land for some of them—and now it’s being sued over the price. Is this a constitutional violation or a housing win?
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The money trail behind Arizona’s biggest House races
Trump needs these three Arizona seats to keep the House. But the money funding his candidates? AIPAC, a Nevada casino, and an NFL kicker’s famous friends.
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Stanton presses Rubio, alleges corruption within Trump administration
US Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona did not hold back while questioning US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing members of the Trump administration and White House officials of corruption.
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Why Arizona ballots keep getting longer
If you live in Arizona, your ballot this year is about to look like a CVS receipt. Here’s why: Instead of passing controversial laws the normal way, politicians are bypassing the governor entirely. They’re flooding the ballot with massive measures, essentially trying to crowdsource policy straight to your vote. We’re talking everything from bringing back…
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Arizona Democrats push HER Agenda with paid reproductive health leave proposal
Arizona Democrats Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva are backing the HER Agenda, a package of bills aimed at tackling longstanding gaps in women’s health care. The legislation includes workplace protections, efforts to address disparities in pain treatment, and up to 12 days of paid reproductive health leave.
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What happens when Planned Parenthood is defunded?
Defunding Planned Parenthood means missed breast exams, fewer STI screenings, and harder-to-access birth control. A new report showed that in the first six months after Medicaid patients were blocked from using their insurance at Planned Parenthood, more than two dozen of the health centers closed around the country.
