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Sports betting to start in Arizona in time for NFL season

Betting will be allowed starting Thursday online and at locations in the Phoenix area.

State Rep. Roberts abruptly announces resignation

The Republican from Maricopa filed to run for reelection just two weeks ago.

Arizona health officials report 2,222 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths

Though 56% of Pima County residents are fully vaccinated, health officials say the rate is increasing too slowly.

Where do the tens of thousands of people in Arizona's prisons fit in redistricting?

As Arizona prepares to redraw the boundaries of its political districts, some argue stuffing districts with prisons can be its own kind of gerrymandering.

Brnovich says City of Tucson can’t require COVID-19 vaccines

The Attorney General says the requirement violates state bans on vaccine mandates.

Judge refuses to block new Arizona sports betting law

Monday evening's decision means sports betting can start Thursday barring a successful appeal.

Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds

Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.

Arizona reports 2,378 COVID-19 cases, 1 addition death

Fifty-six percent of people in have been vaccinated for the virus.

Arizona reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases for 4th day in row

The number of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients increased by two to 563. That’s the most since mid-February.

Arizona on pace of reporting over 3,000 virus cases per day

The state reported 3,424 additional cases and 38 virus-related deaths on Saturday.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife rejects Rosemont Copper petition to shrink critical jaguar habitat

Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals sought to deem a portion of the Santa Rita range no longer essential for jaguars.

Kelly says better plan needed for Afghanistan withdrawal

The Arizona senator said things moved more quickly than expected.

As Biden's resettlement plan begins, Arizona aid groups prepare to welcome Afghan families

It's been almost a week since Gov. Doug Ducey announced the first group of Afghan evacuees had arrived in the state.

Arizona reports 3,802 new COVID-19 cases and 80 more deaths

The CDC has advised that unvaccinated people should not travel during the holiday weekend.

Arizona reports 3,470 additional COVID cases, 26 more deaths

The seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths have risen substantially over levels from two weeks earlier.

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