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Superintendent showdown: Arizona’s Democratic candidates for state schools chief, Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz, faced off in a Clean Elections debate, with both targeting the ESA voucher program and teacher pay—while the GOP debate is set for tonight. Public safety: A high-speed motorcycle chase on I-10 near Willcox ended with an off-ramp crash and felony charges for the rider. Health care crackdown: CMS announced a six-month pause on new Medicare enrollment for hospice and home health providers amid fraud concerns. ICE accountability: A medical examiner ruled an ICE detainee in Arizona died from a severe dental infection, and officials described a separate Phoenix barricade tied to a mental health crisis. Drugs: Preliminary CDC data shows U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, though Arizona is among states seeing increases. Local budget: Peoria approved a $1.185B tentative budget with no property or sales tax rate hikes. Lottery: Here are Wednesday’s Arizona Lottery winning numbers.

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Arizona voters rank water supply above immigration & inflation, new poll finds

Arizona voters rank water supply above immigration & inflation, new poll finds

Arizona woman turned herself in for a crime she didn't commit, police said

Arizona woman turned herself in for a crime she didn't commit, police said

Democratic hopefuls for state schools chief target ESA program during televised Clean Elections/Arizona Media Association debate

Democratic hopefuls for state schools chief target ESA program during televised Clean Elections/Arizona Media Association debate

NFIB survey shows small business optimism remains below average in April

NFIB survey shows small business optimism remains below average in April

Two Democrats who faced off in 2024 compete again for Arizona's 1st Congressional District

Two Democrats who faced off in 2024 compete again for Arizona's 1st Congressional District

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