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Pima County reviews $150 million federal grants at risk amid funding freeze

County officials assess potential financial losses, job impacts and budget adjustments.

What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions

It will be up to federal investigators to determine what caused the crash, a detailed process that will take months.

Court blocks Arizona’s laws requiring proof of citizenship to vote for president

The appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 2023 decision from the U.S. District Court of Arizona.

The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail

The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.

Kelly questions cost of using military aircraft for deportations

Arizona's senior senator claims plane used to send deportees to India cost four times what a charter flight would.

High speed chase bill passes U.S. House

The bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani has a companion bill in the Senate.

Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines

The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years.

Native communities in Arizona to receive $500,000 grant to combat opioid misuse

Grant will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in tribal and urban Indian communities.

Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years

In one of the 2022 executions, the state was criticized for taking too long to insert an IV for lethal injection into a condemned prisoner.

AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military

Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.

AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining

This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools

Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.

Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets

A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests

Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections

Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.

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