Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook
The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order
Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”
The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions
A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.
Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce
The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.
The Press Room - March 7, 2025
Nanos withdraws from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump delays Mexican tariffs, and more.
Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.
The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires
A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable
The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.
Pima County reviews $150 million federal grants at risk amid funding freeze
County officials assess potential financial losses, job impacts and budget adjustments.
Court blocks Arizona’s laws requiring proof of citizenship to vote for president
The appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 2023 decision from the U.S. District Court of Arizona.
Forecast predicts slowed but continued job growth in Arizona
State economists predict most sectors and counties will continue to add workers in the coming years.
The Press Room - February 21, 2025
How the Pima County Supervisors are bracing for the possibility of budget cuts.
Arizona governor vetoes bill to speed up counting of election results in the swing state
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed the measure over concerns that it would make it harder for people to vote.
