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Trump Cracks Down on Arizona’s Illegal Immigrant Tuition Scheme
This article was co-authored by Greg Blackie. He is the deputy director of policy for the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. In November 2022, Arizona voters narrowly approved Prop. 308, making Arizona the 24th state in the nation to offer...

Border Report: Questions Swirl Over Baja Governor’s Cancelled Visa
Three weeks after Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda announced the cancellation of her U.S. visitor visa, many questions linger. But one thing is certain: The incident has put an uncomfortable spotlight on the governor, who has...

Governor Lujan Grisham mourns fallen Bloomfield police officer
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and David Schweikert, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and U.S. Representative from Arizona (right) | Facebook/WikipediaNew Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and David Schweikert,...

Hobbs vetoes bill banning China from owning land in Arizona
Arizona’s Democratic governor has vetoed legislation that would have barred the Chinese government from owning land in the state. The GOP-backed measure banned the People’s Republic of China — including enterprises that are totally owned by the...

NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Ciscomani for supporting small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a series of radio and digital advertisements expressing gratitude to Representative Juan Ciscomani for his support of the Small Business Tax Deduction. These ads will be broadcast...

Carter Bryant officially declares for NBA Draft after one season at Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Carter Bryant has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, leaving Arizona after his freshman season. The forward posted a statement on social media Monday. GOD bless the dream chasers..🙏🏽🤲🏽✝️ pic.twitter.com/PiT5vOk66h—...

Arizona star Carter Bryant drops 5-word reaction to declare for 2025 NBA draft
Arizona Wildcats' freshman Carter Bryant will forego the remaining years of his college eligibility. He declared for the 2025 NBA draft through a social media post on Monday. He penned a heartfelt goodbye to the program, fans, his coaching staff...

Federal government denies permit for South 32 mine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rejected an air pollution permit for developing the South 32 Hermosa mine in the Patagonia Mountains south of Tucson. A recent decision found that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality did not...

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Series Review
The Arizona Diamondbacks may have reached their lowest point of the season in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals that felt more like a full-on meltdown than just a string of losses. In this raw and emotionally charged episode of...

Arizona governor, hospital execs discuss pain, problems with potential Medicaid cuts
PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs brought nearly a dozen hospital officials to the Capitol on May29 as part of a public relations effort to quash cuts to Medicaid approved by the Republican-controlled U.S. House that she said will eliminate...

Appeals court revives Native American challenge to Arizona transmission line
PHOENIX — A federal appeals court is giving the Tohono O’odham Nation and others a new chance to argue federal officials broke the law in allowing the construction of a power line across the San Pedro Valley. In a new ruling, Judge Mark Bennett,...

Arizona basketball: European wing Ivan Kharchenkov commits, as Carter Bryant officially declares for NBA draft
Breakups are always hard, but they’re made easier when you have a backup waiting in the wings. Arizona forward Carter Bryant officially announced he’s leaving for the NBA Draft on Monday afternoon, a decision that was weeks in the making. A little...
Florida's Economy Climbs In WalletHub's 2025 Rankings
Florida's startup ecosystem is thriving, with the state ranking second nationally for startup activity. Additionally, it placed fifth in non-farm payroll growth, reflecting a robust job market. The state's economy benefits from a growing...

Arizona police officer in critical condition, suspect in custody after shooting
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — An officer is in critical condition after a police shooting in Apache Junction on Monday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., Apache Junction Police received a call about a man driving a car and brandishing a gun near...

Former Arizona Coyotes owner scores huge windfall in sale of Paradise Valley mansion
The former owner of the Arizona Coyotes hockey team has made a staggering profit on a Paradise Valley home that he and his wife purchased in 2021. Alex Meruelo and his wife Liset closed May 22 on the sale of their 9-acre gated property for $30...

Bill barring China from owning Arizona land vetoed by governor
Supporters of the legislation argued it was needed to protect Arizona's military assets from foreign espionage. PHOENIX — Legislation attempting to stop the People's Republic of China from owning a substantial interest in Arizona land has been...

Over 1,000 Attend Turning Point Action Rally for Andy Biggs for Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona – Although the 2026 election is 16 months out, Turning Point Action (TPA) held a rally on Saturday for Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), who is running for governor against incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs. The event at the...

Ciscomani’s big, beautiful stop in Benson, Arizona
BENSON — U.S. Congressman from Arizona's 6th District, Juan Ciscomani, made Benson Hospital one of his stops on a busy tour of Cochise County Thursday, where the congressman met with the leadership team and toured parts of the hospital. Ciscomani...

University of Arizona still working to recover from $240M budget shortfall
PHOENIX — The University of Arizona is updating the Arizona Board of Regents on its financial status as it heads into summer break. On Thursday, the Tucson school’s chief financial officer gave a presentation to ABOR, the board that governs the...

Politics Unplugged Podcast: Bill Goodykoontz on covering the Trump administration
Two Valley natives meet and fall and love. One owns and runs his family’s legacy flower business, the other created a public relations company for luxury hotels and travel. In this episode, we learn the back story on the Luomas. Eric Luoma is the...