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.
Legislature debating leasing Marana prison to federal government for immigration enforcement
The deal has passed its first state Senate committee.
AZ Senate President calls for Arizona’s public universities to end DEI programs
Republican Warren Petersen said universities could lose federal funding if they do not comply with President Trump’s executive order.
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.
The Press Room - February 7, 2025
We discuss Proposition 414, the “Safe and Vibrant City initiative.”
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
Arizona and other states head to court to stop DOGE
Attorneys General from the states are worried about privacy.
AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer
Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.
AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing
A similar Arizona law is on hold.
$68 million in Pima County grants under review amid Trump’s executive order
Federal grant funding for infrastructure, environmental projects and aid programs remains uncertain.
Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access
The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.
New Arizona bill aims to curb groundwater decline and protect rural farmers
The Rural Groundwater Management Act (RGMA) could reshape Arizona’s water future.
The Buzz: Comparing public and private-owned utilities
As Tucson considers taking over electricity service, we ask what difference public ownership makes.
Douglas declares an emergency in anticipation for effects from Trump's border policy
The emergency declaration passed in a three to two vote.
