Arizona won't stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
The Treasury Department last month told Ducey the programs were “not a permissible use” of the federal funding.
Reps. Fernandez, Friese resigning from Legislature
President Biden has tapped Fernandez for a post in the USDA.
US agency decides against flooding Grand Canyon amid drought
Agency officials said opening the bypass tubes at the Glen Canyon Dam would have reduced the elevation of Lake Powell at a time when it's at historic lows.
Arizona reports 2,180 additional COVID-19 cases, 124 deaths
The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks
Senate committee OKs Magnus for customs chief
The Senate Finance Committee voted 15-13 on Wednesday to advance the Tucson police chief's nomination.
Pima County considers permit for company that will emit trace amounts of cancerous gas
The company previously violated air quality laws in Georgia
Senators call on CBP to stop detaining pregnant women
The senators focus on a woman who gave birth standing up while detained at a California Border Patrol station in February 2020.
Tucson voters raise minimum wage
Unofficial results show 60% of voters approved the wage hike.
Local elementary school shut after COVID-19 outbreak
Agua Caliente Elementary School, with 472 students, will shift to distance learning for nearly two weeks.
Tucson voters decide on minimum wage, city council members
Dahl elected as Kozachik, Fimbres sails to reelection.
Land borders opening to fully vaccinated non-citizens Monday
The Department of Homeland Security said people should be ready to prove their vaccination status upon request.
Ranch near Aravaipa Creek now in public hands
Trust for Public Land says move will protect area once eyed for weapons testing.
Arizona Senate chief who led election audit retiring in 2023
Senate President Karen Fann said in a statement Monday that she will retire.
Customs and Border Protection is looking to privatize security tasks
CBP is looking for ways to use private security companies to replace agents and officers assigned to guard and transportation roles.
Arizona AG questions former Maricopa County election official
Former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes says he was questioned by investigators from Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office about the 2020 election.
