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Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

House subcommittee considers bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park

Tribal leaders and local officials weigh in on the potential economic benefit and cultural impact

Efforts to protect Santa Cruz River gain ground with federal conservation plan

Community leaders and federal officials join forces to safeguard one of America’s most endangered plans

AZ Senator Wadsack pleads not guilty, calls charges politically motivated

Wadsack faces court for excessive speeding, claims political persecution.

Lack of citizenship documents might keep many from voting in Arizona state and local races

The announcement Tuesday of an error in state-run databases that reclassified voters comes days before county election officials are required to mail ballots to uniformed and overseas voters.

Tucson midtown neighborhood moves to erase racist housing restrictions from historic covenants

Residents take action to remove outdated racial covenants and promote inclusivity.

Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court

Meadows faces charges in Arizona and Georgia in what authorities allege was an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Trump’s favor.

Non-profit continues to file complaints detailing mistreatment of migrant children in custody

Two nonprofits that provide free legal services to migrants released reports last week and filed complaints with the federal government that allege a broad range of abuse and mistreatment experienced by children in Border Patrol custody.

AG Mayes wants approval of new well for Saudi-backed alfalfa farm revoked

Mayes letter to state water department requests action within 10 business days.

Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit

A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.

Tucson neighborhood to receive $500,000 in neighborhood improvement funds.

Choice Neighborhood Improvement Grants are designed for vulnerable communities.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on AZ's contested election laws

The laws in question would require proof of citizenship for state voter registrants and restrict Arizona voters who registered with a federal-only election form from voting for president.

Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law

How a group that was formed to fight the problem resulted in two competing bills, neither of which made it out of the legislature.

Trump and Second Gentleman set to visit Tucson on Thursday

Their visits will come two days after the first presidential debate between the vice president and former president.

Grand Canyon's main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?

The Transcanyon pipeline twists and turns over the canyon's rugged terrain.

Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte receives approval for new well on its property

The new well is a sign that the company is growing its Arizona operations despite the loss of state land leases.

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