Mendoza makes healthcare cuts central in bid to unseat Ciscomani
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza says Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s support for new eligibility checks will strip coverage, while he argues they target “waste.”
City of Tucson offers free lead hazard removal for older homes
Tucson homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, which presents a serious health risk, especially for children.
Federal judge rules cuts to humanities grants were 'unlawful'
The ruling deems the government's termination of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities "unlawful" and allows a lawsuit brought by humanities groups to move forward.
80 years after atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, commemorating the victims and survivors
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Poet Joshua Lillie previews his new collection, "Small Talk Symphony".
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The 22 projects are led by major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna.
Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are ‘back door for privatizing Social Security’
The Treasury Secretary affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to protecting Social Security, just hours after calling a children's savings plan in Trump's tax package a “back door for privatizing Social Security.”
TUSD says programs for 10,000 students and 30 jobs are saved as feds release frozen grant money just days before school begins
English language instruction, teacher professional development and adult literacy are among the programs affected by funding pause.
Arizona woman to serve 8 years for identity theft scheme benefiting North Korea
Christina Chapman was sentenced to prison this week for her role in a scheme that the DOJ said used stolen American identities in order to help illegally employ North Koreans in U.S. companies.
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public media and foreign aid. It heads back to the House for final passage.
Senate set to debate cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The Senate voted Tuesday to advance debate on a package of cuts requested by President Trump that would claw back previously allocated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul
The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.
University of Arizona loses $59 million in federal funding
64 grants affected.
Arizona communities have highest rates of adults covered by Medicaid. They're bracing for cuts
Arizona health professionals are continuing to raise concerns about cuts to state Medicaid funding approved in Republicans' recent tax and policy bill.
Shoes off at the airport? TSA gives the pesky rule the boot
For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement has ended.
