Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
A year ago, the state had a budget surplus of $1.8 billion. Now, it has a shortfall of about $400 million for the current fiscal year and another $450 million shortfall in the following year.
Even with drop in asylum seekers, Pima County anxious for more federal funding
Pima County continues to warn of pending street releases if Congress doesn’t allot more money for migrant services, even as officials opened the Lukeville port of entry yesterday due to a drop in unauthorized border crossings outside of ports.
Arizona rancher rejects plea deal in fatal shooting of migrant near the US-Mexico border
Trail is set for the spring.
Biden Administration officials discuss the reopening of Lukeville
Border officials are reopening the Lukeville port of entry tomorrow morning after a month of closure due to a decline in migrants crossing the border over the last two weeks.
Tucson TreeCycle recycling program in effect for New Year holidays
Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city sites through January 15.
Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure
The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.
UA scientists uncover methodology problem in climate research
Correcting it could change investigative techniques in use for years.
Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten is the goal in Cochise County
The program encourages reading in the pre-K age group
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.
More than 25 years of cross-border advocacy and solidarity on the Douglas-Agua Prieta border
AZPM sat down with a couple who migrated to Douglas/Agua Prieta in the late 90s. In the decades working with migrants on the border, they’ve seen changes. What hasn’t changed is the community’s ability to open doors and hearts to migrants passing through.
Two historic churches burned in suspected arson case in Douglas are taking steps towards rebuilding
Braces now support and surround one church; the other has been demolished
Arizona sees 20% spike in 2022 HIV cases, new report says
Arizona's Department of Health Services reports a 20% spike in HIV cases, potentially tied to COVID-19 disruptions in testing; officials plan increased testing and outreach.
Cochise County Republican Supervisors plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy and interference with an election officer
Both supervisors are expected back in court in February.
Tucson Indian Center to receive nearly $600,000 in needed renovations
The Tucson Indian Center is receiving federal funding for renovations to continue serving Tucson’s urban Native American community.
Home affordability continues to shrink in Arizona
Buying a median priced-home could take more than half an average salary in some AZ counties.
