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Arizona protected abortion rights. The fight isn’t over
The right to an abortion in Arizona is settled for now. Complete access to it is not. Prop 139 is beyond the reach of the governor’s office, but nearly everything surrounding it is not. US Rep. Andy Biggs, a gubernatorial hopeful, has a 20-year record of supporting legislation that would make abortion access more challenging…
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Arizona utility costs could rise after energy efficiency rules repealed
Arizona Public Service and the Arizona Corporation Commission are considering raising consumer costs after repealing energy efficiency rules earlier this year—a move that could also have serious consequences for the environment. As climate change and an affordability crisis threaten Arizonans, relying on expensive fossil fuels could be exacerbating the problem.
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Arizona cities dropping Flock license-plate cameras—but there’s a catch
Arizona cities like Chandler, Flagstaff, and Sedona are dropping Flock license-plate cameras—but that doesn’t mean mass surveillance is going away. In other cities nationwide, dropping Flock has simply meant switching to another vendor like Axon. With less than 1% of scanned plates tied to alleged crimes, community members are pushing for an end to mass…
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Arizona faces Colorado River water cuts under new federal plan
Climate change is causing a historic water shortage in the Colorado River—and a new federal plan to address it will cut Arizona’s water supply while raising utility prices.
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Border Patrol agents in Arizona rank second in sexual assault cases
A new report shows that Arizona ranks second in the nation for Border Patrol agents accused and convicted in sexual abuse cases, just behind Texas. According to the Ohio Immigrant Alliance, Arizona accounts for 10 of the 59 documented cases nationwide—including offenses against minors. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to…
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Arizona father pleads for medical care in ICE detention
Guillermo “Memo” Gallardo Barrera has lived in the US for 20 years, working as a construction worker and raising two children—both of whom are US citizens. But in August 2025, Gilbert police pulled him over. When Barrera didn’t have a driver’s license, Gilbert police transferred custody of him to ICE, and ICE initiated removal proceedings,…
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Arizona workers trapped by their employer
Video from Quetico LLC’s Goodyear warehouse shows frightened workers crowding near an exit after management told them ICE was coming and tried to prevent them from leaving. Workers also allege they were warned against filming and threatened with being “found” if they recorded what was happening.
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Chandler just kissed Flock goodbye
Goodbye, Flock! Chandler just moved to cut contracts after an audit found an unexplainable anomaly in the system. As a result, all 40 Flock cameras will be pulled from Chandler. Activists fought hard for this win, worried about the age of mass surveillance under President Donald Trump’s administration. Want more political explainers like this? Follow…
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What Andy Biggs’ record shows as he runs for Arizona governor
Andy Biggs’s Senate let this cult’s abuse go unchecked for years longer. Now he’s the Republican nominee for Arizona governor. Here’s what you need to know. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to see more of reporter Sahara Sajjadi’s “What’s the Deal, Arizona?” series.
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Arizona court rules clergy don’t have to report child abuse
Arizona’s Supreme Court has ruled that clergy members are legally exempt from mandatory reporting rules when information is disclosed during religious confessions or internal proceedings. The unanimous decision centers on a local case involving church leaders who did not notify authorities after an individual admitted to harming a minor. The court ruled that civil courts…
