Ducey: Arizona must push back against Biden vaccine mandate
Ducey has encouraged people to get vaccinated but has worked aggressively to block mandates of all kinds.
The intersection of mental health and crime
A recent shooting raises questions about missed warning signs and the mental health safety net in Pima County.
Company to close pecan harvesting plant in southern Arizona
Farmers Investment Co. said processing pecans at the Sahuarita plant wasn't sustainable due to tariffs, low-cost competition from Mexican processors and financial impacts of COVID-19.
Sports betting to start in Arizona in time for NFL season
Betting will be allowed starting Thursday online and at locations in the Phoenix area.
State Rep. Roberts abruptly announces resignation
The Republican from Maricopa filed to run for reelection just two weeks ago.
State Sen. Engel resigns from Legislature to focus on congressional race
Engel is one of a handful of Democrats running in the primary for the Second Congressional District.
Mexico’s supreme court rules penalizing abortion is unconstitutional
In Mexico, only four of 32 states have broadly legalized abortion before 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Brnovich says City of Tucson can’t require COVID-19 vaccines
The Attorney General says the requirement violates state bans on vaccine mandates.
Pima County will raise health insurance costs for unvaccinated employees
County employees who have not gotten their shots will see a health insurance discount slashed and a new surcharge.
Arizona eldercare workers to see pay bump
Arizona Department of Economic Security announced $2.5 million program to increase wages
U.S., Mexico sign agreement on rights of workers in United States
New agreement focused on combatting discrimination against Mexican and Mexican-American workers in the United States.
Judge refuses to block new Arizona sports betting law
Monday evening's decision means sports betting can start Thursday barring a successful appeal.
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.
Arizona reports 2,378 COVID-19 cases, 1 addition death
Fifty-six percent of people in have been vaccinated for the virus.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife rejects Rosemont Copper petition to shrink critical jaguar habitat
Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals sought to deem a portion of the Santa Rita range no longer essential for jaguars.
