Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns
The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.
Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says
The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.
Constitutional amendment would give Arizona a lieutenant governor
The governor and lieutenant governor would run on a single ticket, impacting the order of succession.
Groups offer support for conservationists challenging border wall construction
Local governments, archaeologists and others have filed briefs supporting a challenge to the waiver of laws for border wall construction.
Checking in on the 2020 Arizona Legislature
The path forward for some legislation is clearer with the session roughly halfway over.
Feminists decry Mexican president's airplane raffle
Some said the raffle is a smoke screen to overshadow a women’s strike protesting an increase of hate crimes against women.
Accusations fly between Rocky Point neighborhood, local government
Tensions have been simmering between the government and the Las Conchas community, which counts affluent Arizonans among its members.
Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras
Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
Arizona sanctuary city ban dies in the Legislature
The proposed constitutional amendment was pulled from further consideration.
Timing means Arizona's Democratic ticket has presidential candidates no longer in race
Ballots were printed in December, and some of the candidates have dropped out since then.
US consul general discusses Americans’ safety in Sonora
Lorraine Rivera's exclusive interview with U.S. Consul General Virginia Staab.
Tribal officials press for more, and more predictable, federal funding
Most who spoke to the appropriations subcommittee were thankful for federal help, but also forceful about federal shortcomings.
Defense tries to move more money for border wall construction
The move has some in Congress calling constitutional foul.
Arizona officials keep an eye out, as Defense budget again targets A-10
The fighter jets have been a mainstay at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Commission head hopes to bring peace to families of missing people in Sonora
The commission aims to aid groups searching for missing loved ones and to ensure identification of remains.
