COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border to end May 23
The Centers for Disease Control says it's ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23
The decision, while not yet final, would halt use of public health powers to absolve the United States of obligations under American law.
Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship, residency
The Legislature’s own lawyers say the measure is unconstitutional, directly contradicts a recent Supreme Court decision and is likely to be thrown out in court.
Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion, trans rights
Among legislation signed Wednesday is a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
House panel OKs major overhaul of Arizona K-12 funding
The party-line vote on the newly-revealed proposal drew major opposition from some school funding experts, school districts and Democrats.
Final Arizona election report finds no county data issues
The report found no evidence that the county's ballot tabulation equipment was connected to the internet or any data deleted.
Mexican wildlife managers release 2 pairs of wolves
The wolves came from the Ladder Ranch in southern New Mexico and were placed in two areas in the state of Chihuahua.
Indian Health Service head nominated amid tough challenges
Roselyn Tso most recently served as director of the health service's Navajo region.
Online university fined $22M for misleading students
The University of Arizona has since acquired the university and rebranded the online school.
First Lady Jill Biden will be in Arizona this week
The White House says First Lady Jill Biden will be in Arizona this week to highlight job training and cancer treatment programs.
Townsend, not endorsed by Trump, quits House race in Southern Arizona
The Republican legislator was running for the new 6th Congressional District, which would include part of Tucson.
No Senate run for Gov. Ducey, blow to GOP recruiting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has notified Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell that he won't enter the state’s high-profile Senate contest.
Arizona Republican who backs white nationalism is censured
Pressure mounted within the GOP this week after Sen. Rogers said her political opponents should face a “newly built set of gallows.”
Grand Canyon to raise fee for overnight backcountry camping
Park officials last changed the backcountry fees in 2015.
Arizona health agency reduces frequency of pandemic updates
The state announced it would switch to weekly updates because the outbreak is slowing and to be consistent with other infectious disease that are reported.
