Enviros move to protect cottonwoods threatened by Az border wall
At the center of the hamlet of Lochiel, Ariz., a cluster of ancient cottonwoods has stretched across the U.S.-Mexico border, forming a canopy of shade…
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Four years after Supreme Court scrapped Roe v. Wade, Arizona abortions return to pre-Dobbs levels
Four years after the landmark Supreme Court ruling wiped away nearly a half-century of abortion rights nationwide, the number of abortions in Arizona has returned…
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Moderate US House Dem group questions USDAβs Rollins over screwworm response
WASHINGTON β Members of the New Democrat Coalition asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday to provide fresh details about the nationβs screwworm outbreak…
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States show their stuff: The Great American State Fair opens in D.C.
WASHINGTON β Visitors from across the United States traveled to the National Mall Thursday for the opening day of the Great American State Fair, a…
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling sensitive documents
John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump in his first term, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of mishandling classified information,…
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GOP dreams of another big budget bill dashed by Trump demands for SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON β Republicans have one more opportunity to use the complex process they relied on to enact their βbig, beautifulβ law and provide tens of…
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Eyeing upcoming elections, Arizona activists want their city officials to stand up to ICE
The article is published in a collaboration between the Arizona Mirror and Bolts. Itβs a sweltering 105 degrees on a Sunday afternoon in June when…
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GOP lawmakers mull special session for school voucher deal with teachers union
Republican lawmakers are contemplating trying to call a special session of the Arizona Legislature as they attempt to negotiate a deal that would likely kill…
Read full article β7 UA faculty to represent Tucson across 4 continents as Fulbright scholars
From the Amazon rainforest to the observatories of Copenhagen, seven University of Arizona faculty members will spend the next academic year conducting research and building…
Read full article βChallengers in Marana Town Council races hosting forum on proposed data center
A roundup of upcoming Tucson-area political events: Data center forum in Marana; early voting in July 21 primary is underway; Mendoza brings Buttigieg to Tucson
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administrationβs efforts to curb asylum claims at southern border
WASHINGTON β The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday with the Trump administrationβs request to turn away asylum seekers who present themselves at ports of entry…
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Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trumpβs executive order restricting voting by mail on Thursday, finding he had exceeded his constitutional authority.…
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Get ready for the semiquincentennial: Americans celebrate a 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON β Parties, protests, displays of historic documents, odes to the Founding Fathers β and a massive political rally by the president β will mark…
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Republicans in CD1 clash over who would best preserve the Trump agenda
Republican candidates vying for the chance to represent Arizonaβs 1st Congressional District sought to convince voters that theyβre the best choice to preserve President Donald…
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Trump wants $87.6 billion to pay for his war in Iran, aid to farmers and more
WASHINGTON β The Trump administration sent Congress a request Wednesday for $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the cost of the war in Iran…
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On Dobbs anniversary Hobbs warns of her GOP opponentsβ past abortion ban support
In the run-up to decide who will lead the Grand Canyon State for the next four years, Gov. Katie Hobbs is looking to keep her…
Read full article βPACC adoptions resume after shutdown for distemper outbreak
The Pima Animal Care Center is reopening parts of its shelter Wednesday, nearly a week after a distemper outbreak paused adoptions. At least eight dogs…
Read full article βPima County seeking applicants for new treasurer
Pima County is seeking applications to fill the currently-vacant county treasurer seat. County officials began the appointment process nearly two weeks after the abrupt departure…
Read full article βIn sprawling Southern Az swing district, Democrats hunt for 2 legislative nominees
Voters in Southern Arizona's LD 23, which has seen divided representation in the House since 2022, must choose two Democratic nominees from four candidates in…
Read full article βHow Trumpβs preliminary deal with Iran compares with his rhetoric
Some of what is included in the 14-point framework β or not β is at odds with what Trump said about a potential deal prior…
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