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AZ state legislature attempts to stop California regulation on trucking fleets

The legislature, along with 16 other states, argue the regulation violates the Constitution's Commerce Clause.

AZ Supreme Court puts 1864 abortion ban enforcement on hold

The court is wating another 90 days before the near-total abortion ban goes into effect.

Arizona law bars universities from boycotting Israel

A state law passed in 2016 prohibits the state and local governments from adopting investment policies that include boycotting Israel.

Arizona lawmaker punished for using Senate facilities to speak with anti-Semitic talk show host

Kern is facing indictment for actions tied to the 2020 election.

Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer

Arizona's new heat officer is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners.

Older adults face homelessness at high rates

Here’s how governments, organizations are responding.

AZ Supreme Court overturns sanctions against state Republican Party

Justices ruled individuals should not be punished for asking the court to clarify the meaning of laws.

Arizona's near-total ban from 1864 is officially repealed

Governor Katie Hobbs signed the repeal Thursday afternoon.

AZ Senate repeals near-total abortion ban, headed to Governor's office

The repeal passed on a slim 16 to 14 vote after two Republicans crossed party lines.

Changing their tune: Turmoil within Republicans over abortion and its election impact

Arizona's senate requires some bipartisan support to repeal the 1864 near-total ban. But, some Republicans are fighting to keep the ban, while others are wavering.

Year of Medicaid ‘unwinding’ cuts 600,000, but renews nearly 2 million on state’s rolls

According to Medicaid, the expiration of continuous enrollment that happened during the pandemic is the “single largest health coverage transition since the first open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act.”

Hobbs and Mayes launches reproductive rights website

The website works to clarify and connect Arizonans to abortion access both in and out of state.

The Buzz: Where do campaigns get their money?

We look at two top-of-the-ballot races for their Arizona donations

Native tribes file to dismiss lawsuit threatening Grand Canyon National Monument

Conservations groups joined the tribes in filing to intervene in the case.

Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020

Seven others were indicted, but their names were blacked out of records released by Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Arizona students still unsure of financial aid for fall as Gov. Katie Hobbs announces FAFSA campaign

Students and parents are still unsure how much financial aid they will be offered for the 2024-25 school year.

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