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.
ADEQ approves South32 Hermosa Project expansion for tailings storage
South32 secures amendment to Aquifer Protection Permit.
Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools
Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections
Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.
Arizona court upholds Hermosa Mine’s water discharge standards
Arizona Court of Appeals affirms South32’s permit complies with Arizona’s water quality laws.
Arizona and other states head to court to stop DOGE
Attorneys General from the states are worried about privacy.
Troops headed to Ft. Huachuca for border surge
The troops are coming from New York.
The Buzz celebrates its 300th episode
We hear about what goes in to making the show, and some of the staff's favorite
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.
Environmental groups challenge air quality permit for Copper World mine
Appeal argues Arizona regulators failed to enforce stricter pollution controls.
"Photographing with respect": How Tim H. Murphy creates unforgettable portraits of Indigenous dancers
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen; and an essay series "The Class of 2024" begins.
AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing
A similar Arizona law is on hold.
Arizona's largest electric utilities express interest in nuclear power
APS, TEP and SRP say they plan to explore nuclear power in a joint media release~
