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Not off to the races, Pima County suspends horse racing at the Rillito Racetrack in 2025 amid procurement controversy

County halts the process to ensure fair competition and assess the track's condition.

New report: Detained immigrant deaths were preventable

A new report published by the ACLU found that immigrant deaths in ICE detention centers were largely caused by lack of oversight and systemic failures, including two deaths in Arizona.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site

Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

Biden decision won't impact Arizona ballot preparations

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said voters actually selected delegates not a candidate during the Presidential Preference Election.

Arizona lawmakers react to Biden dropping reelection bid

A familiar name is floated for the replacement ticket.

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris

The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside.

These three words from 1922 are at the heart of the latest Colorado River clash

It’s all rooted in a document called the Colorado River Compact.

Arizona poised to provide MDMA therapy to first responders with PTSD if the FDA approves the psychedelic

The Arizona Legislature added MDMA-assisted therapy to the list of treatments available to first responders with PTSD under the state’s workers’ comp plan.

AZ unemployment drops, remains at record low

The rate drop counters common seasonal trends.

Former Senator Jeff Flake announces he's leaving as Turkish ambassador before general election

The former senator has been an outspoken critic of former President Trump.

Number of migrants entering Arizona lowest in 3+ years

New federal data shows that the number of migrants crossing the southern border into Arizona has fallen to fewer numbers than the state has seen since February 2021, keeping with the trend across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill

Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.

Chispa Arizona launches $200K campaign to raise awareness about Corporation Commission election

According to a poll funded by Chispa Arizona, a majority of Latino voters are unfamiliar with what the state utility regulator does.

Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation

The legislation would ratify a settlement agreement that was approved by each of the tribes in May.

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