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Planned Parenthood Arizona will adapt medication abortions if access to an abortion pill is limited

The clinics will move to use an alternative single-drug protocol if access is limited, instead of a dual-drug procedure.

Wildife gate and fence complete in Oro Valley

It is the first of its kind in the Southern Arizona.

Arizona Senate settles suit over election audit for $150K

The agreement also specifies that the settlement is not an indication of any wrongdoing.

Arizona AG loses argument to keep Cochise County interim Elections Director out for now

The judge said the existing agreement contains enough safegaurds while a permanent director is found

Tucson to begin returning ancestral lands to Tohono O’odham Nation

City council unanimously moved to direct the city attorney to present a plan for approval at the next council meeting.

Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session

Hobbs nixed 11 more bills Tuesday to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in the 2005 session.

Lawsuit aims to block Arizona's restrictions on transgender athletes in schools

The lawsuit claims the current state law that stops transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams is unconstitutional.

EXPLAINER: What might Colorado River cuts mean for states?

In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider steps never taken before.

Cochise County residents debate paying for a new jail

A special election in May will help answer that question.

The Buzz: What's on the ballot in two special elections?

Cochise County and the City of Tucson voters will be asked to weigh in on issues around jails and electric utility upgrades

Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven claims

Rep. Liz Harris was kicked out of the Legislature in a bipartisan vote Wednesday.

Army and Cochise County team up for education

They want to keep more young people in Sierra Vista.

Grijalva, Sinema and Tribal Leaders propose the Grand Canyon National Monument

The designation would protect over one million ancestral lands.

Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can refuse to answer questions or turn over documents under a state law.

Without agreement among states, federal officials say Colorado River cuts are coming

Record low levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell prompted the federal government to look at how it might impose cuts to keep hydropower generation going at the nation’s largest reservoirs.

Ethics Committee finds Rep. Liz Harris in violation of state house rules

The investigation was launched shortly after Harris invited a constituent to share false allegations in front of a legislative committee.

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