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Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.

Elon Musk calls AZ Senator Mark Kelly a "traitor" following Ukraine visit

Senator Mark Kelly's visit comes as the United States pauses aid to Ukraine.

A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake

U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable

The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.

Ciscomani says maintaining Medicaid and Pell Grants for "truly vulnerable population" among top priorities

Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani reiterated Tuesday that he does not support cuts to Medicaid for people such as disabled individuals or single moms, despite budget vote that could lead to significant cuts to social programs.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

Who are the State of the Union guests of Southern Arizona's congressional representatives?

Some are taking the opportunity to make a political statement with their plus-one to the president's speech.

Tariffs could raise price of produces, cars and more

President Donald Trump is renewing his promise of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying he could implement them as soon as Tuesday, which experts say could lead to higher costs for consumers across a host of products.

Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office

Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.

The Buzz: How public media is dealing with funding threats

This week we explore how proposed cuts to public media funding could hit rural and tribal stations the hardest, threatening vital news and emergency broadcasts.

Venezuelan family in Tucson faces ICE inquiry

The family — a husband and wife and their four children — say their legal documentation is in order

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