Arizona Republicans move forward controversial immigration bill
Senate Republicans passed a ballot measure that could empower local law enforcement to arrest people who they believe entered the country illegally.
Hobbs signs housing bills that encourage middle housing and casitas
According to Arizona State University's Morrison Institute for Public Policy, about 50% of land in Arizona is zoned for single-family homes. This new legislation will help combat that.
AZ unemployment drops to near-record level
Arizona has approached the record low annually for three years
Family of Tohono O'odham man killed by Border Patrol last year files wrongful death suit
Raymond Mattia was killed in the Tohono O’odham community of Menagers Dam the night of May 18, 2023.
Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production
Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project
He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcement
U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin and will vote soon on the measure in a special session.
Judge tosses Republican lawsuit that sought to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
Two other lawsuits challenging the manual are still alive in a county court.
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.
Forest Service begins public scoping period for South32 Hermosa Mine Project
If approved the mine will supply zinc and manganese.
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.
District of Arizona works to improve handling of MMIP cases
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is fortifying how they handle cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous peoples.
Older adults face homelessness at high rates
Here’s how governments, organizations are responding.
Blinken talks battling fentanyl with Mayor Romero
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Tucson Friday and spoke with Mayor Regina Romero about the impacts of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs on the community.
