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New Tucson Airport signs warn travelers of Arizona’s extreme weather

Dust storms, flash floods, and extreme heat pose unique risks to people unfamiliar with the desert.

Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes two budget proposals as the state risks a possible shutdown

Hobbs' action came after House Republicans indicated that a budget negotiated by the Arizona state Senate and the Office of the Governor lacked the needed votes in that chamber.

A look at how Trump's big bill could change the US immigration system

The bill sets aside $46.5 billion for what the House Homeland Security Committee calls an "integrated border barrier system" along the U.S.-Mexico border and $45 billion to expand the network of immigrant detention facilities.

Feds approve first phase of long-awaited Phoenix-to-Tucson rail project

Project enters the phase to determine stations, costs and infrastructure needs.

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer receives 10 years for $38.7 million theft of public funds

Federal judge Tuesday sentenced Gutfahr to a decade in prison and nearly $52 million in restitution

Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting 58 million acres of forest land

Environmentalists have already indicated they'll sue to prevent its reversal.

Arizona extends baseball coach Chip Hale's contract 4 years through 2030

Hale has led Arizona to the NCAA Tournament four straight times since returning to Tucson to coach his alma mater in 2021.

Senate forced to drop public land sale from spending package

Groups say such proposed land sales bypass public input and threaten conservation efforts.

Hearing set for Friday over Arizona's crackdown on hemp product sales

The Arizona Attorney General opined in March that it’s illegal to sell intoxicating hemp products without a state dispensary license.

TEP proposes 14% rate hike for residential customers

Power company says summer bills could rise by $16 to fund grid investments.

Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds

Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.

Arizona tries again to ensure that manual audits of election results get done

State law has strict conditions on who appoints the workers, who participates, and when it happens.

Pima County approves budget remediation for Sheriff’s Department despite overspending concerns

The excess costs, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, come from overtime pay and the jail.

Baseball returns to Tucson with new Mexican Pacific League team

Baseball Without Borders: Tucson Joins the Pacific League

Tucson City Council approves ban on camping in washes and parks

The Council's decision lines up with a recent Supreme Court ruling and sparking protest from residents.

Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department union election proceeding despite legal challenge

The Board of Supervisors found no necessary action in the issue of corrections' officers and civilian employees voting in an upcoming authorized representative election.

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