First debate by Democratic CD7 candidates including newcomer Deja Foxx, and the Tucson mayor's controversial Qatar trip
Plus, the University of Arizona responds to Trump executive orders by consolidating cultural centers, and the Supreme Court declines to hear Oak Flat tribal religious rights case, making way for copper mining.
Under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ Arizona could recoup $196M Ducey spent to turn shipping containers into a border wall that lasted 5 months
Leaders in many states from both parties have complained about footing the bill for border security because Biden wasn’t doing enough.
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion
The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association.
Arizona plans to carry out its second execution this year
Prosecutors filed a request Thursday with the Arizona Supreme Court to set a briefing schedule leading up to the execution of Richard Kenneth Djerf.
Tucson Mayor Romero heads to Qatar for economic summit
The Qatar Economic Forum gathers world leaders and corporate CEOs to discuss the future of the worldwide economy.
20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona
The charges against Happy House Behavioral Health include conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft, and money laundering.
Pima County suing Trump administration over funds for asylum seekers
Pima County is suing the Department of Homeland Security to recover millions the government owes for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025.
EPA backs Arizona’s bid to regulate underground injection wells.
Shift praised by lawmakers as a step towards control and streamlined permitting during a signing ceremony today.
Juan Ciscomani warns he won't support Medicaid cuts, Oak Flat land swap controversy
Plus, UA faculty vote to push back against the Trump admin, Gov. Hobbs signs bill banning encampments on university campuses, and a new member joins the Tucson City Council.
State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again
Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.
American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act
Plus, a huge decrease in border crossings, attorney Mo Goldman announces a run for CD6, and Superintendent Tom Horne on DEI in the Tucson Unified School District.
The CD7 race is set, Cano appointed to Pima Board of Supes, legal battle over student visas
The Press Room - April 18, 2025
Standoff over disability funding heats up as Hobbs threatens blanket vetoes
Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer.
The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee
Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.
Caregiver program faces $122 million shortfall, putting health coverage for 60,000 at risk
Legislature split over fix for program
