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U.S. warns Arizona and Wisconsin over compliance with federal election law
The Herald Review- Arizona
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The U.S. Justice Department has sent letters to election officials in at least two key swing states, threatening action against the states if they don’t comply with provisions of a 2002 federal election law. × Javascript is required for you to be...
AmeriCorps programs in Arizona reinstated after federal judge grants temporary block
Arizona’s Family
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June 5, 2025
(AP/AZFamily) -- The Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grant funding and thousands of service workers in about two dozen states, including Arizona, a federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge...
Trump admin expedites construction of new border wall portions in Arizona, New Mexico
Arizona’s Family
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June 5, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The U.S. government is pushing through construction of new border wall portions along southern Arizona and New Mexico. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued waivers for new construction of 36 miles of...
The Antisemitism in Education Act passes Arizona House and Senate moves to Governor’s office
Cronkite News - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Arizona House and Senate pass Antisemitism in Education Act. The bill heads to Gov. Hobbs’ office. (File photo by Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News) PHOENIX — The Arizona House of Representatives passed a final version of HB 2867, the Antisemitism in...
Speak Up: Too many Arizona drivers are unprepared for the road; we must change that
Gilbert Independent - Arizona
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Opinion Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 5:00 pm Metro Creative Connection Maria Wojtczak wrote “driving is not a rite of passage, it’s a life skill and a life-or-death responsibility” in a recent op-ed on why she believes Arizonans of all ages need...
Mexico refusing to drop lawsuit against Arizona gun dealers after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Phoenix Independent - Arizona
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Mexico is not dropping its lawsuit against five Arizona gun dealers despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling tossing a similar case against gun manufacturers. Steve Shadowen, an attorney who represents Mexico, told Capitol Media Services the facts in...
This OB-GYN is concerned about Arizona’s rural maternity care deserts
The Copper Courier - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
NEED TO KNOW: 6 Arizona counties have fewer than 1 OB-GYN per 10,000 women. Of those, Greenlee County had no obstetric care providers in the entire county. Misha Pangasa, an OB-GYN at Planned Parenthood AZ, said it isn’t as simple as other OB-GYNs...
Cave Creek officials consider bond election to acquire 4,005 acres of...
Sonoran News - Arizona
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By Brent Ruffner independent Newsmedia The Cave Creek Town Council is expected to consider whether to have a bond election to buy about 4,000 acres near the Spur Cross Conservation Area. On Monday, the council voted 7-0 to extend the...
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning China From Purchasing Land In The State
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 2 vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the Chinese communist regime and state-owned enterprises from acquiring property in Arizona, according to...
AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to Arizona, federal judge rules
Arizona Luminaria
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June 5, 2025
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press The Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grant funding and thousands of service workers in about two dozen states, including Arizona, a federal judge ruled Thursday....
Arizona House Signs New Law Banning Antisemitism in Schools
KAFF News - Arizona
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The Arizona House of Representatives signed HB 2867, also known as the Antisemitism in Schools Act, yesterday. This bill would ban Arizona’s public schools and public colleges from promoting antisemitic conduct and establish disciplinary...
Arizona governor signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing
Navajo-Hopi Observer - Arizona
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Associated Press Arizona’s governor signed legislation May 13 to create an alert system for Native Americans who have gone missing in the state, a measure that won unanimous approval from lawmakers in the wake of the disappearance and death of a...
Arizona opinion: Clean energy investments fuel state's growth
The Arizona Daily Star
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Steve Zylstra The economic news coming out of Washington these days is enough to confuse the savviest of business owners. But let’s be clear: The dual prospect of cuts to federal clean...
Politics: 2025Talks - June 5, 2025
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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June 5, 2025
Politics and views in the United States. Budget reconciliation negotiations get tense, may not finish by July 4 deadline. Russian President Putin says Ukraine will 'pay' for its latest attack, and former White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre...
Mexico presses forward with Arizona gun dealer lawsuit despite SCOTUS ruling
Arizona Capitol Times
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June 5, 2025
Key Points: Mexico cites specific illegal gun sales in Arizona Supreme Court ruling targeted manufacturers, not dealers Case alleges dealers knowingly sold to traffickers Mexico is not dropping its lawsuit against five Arizona gun dealers despite...
Arizona State basketball summer media day: Pictures
AZ Central - Arizona
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ASU head coach Molly Miller speaks to the press at Weatherup Center in Tempe, Ariz. on June 4, 2025.Patrick Breen/The RepublicASU head coach Bobby Hurley speaks to the press at Weatherup Center in Tempe, Ariz. on June 4, 2025.Patrick Breen/The...
Medicaid Spending Reductions Would Lead to Losses in Jobs, Economic Activity and Tax Revenue for States
American Hospital Association
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June 5, 2025
Medicaid is the nation’s largest single source of coverage, providing access to care for 72 million Americans. It primarily serves low-income populations — children and their families, adults, seniors and disabled individuals. Almost half of...
Arizona’s Pushback Against Prediction Markets Continues with Letter to CFTC
Gambling News - New York
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June 5, 2025
Arizona’s fight against prediction markets continues as the local gaming regulator asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take action. This comes amid continued controversies involving these novel product offerings. Prediction...
Arizona Dems to meet amid leadership controversy
AZ Central - Arizona
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Arizona Democratic Party Chair Robert Branscomb II faces a mounting leadership challenge as the party convenes on June 7th. The party is facing financial difficulties, with projections showing funds could be depleted by year's end. A petition...
2 high schoolers found shot to death in remote part of Arizona, officials investigating as homicides
ABC 7 WWSB - Florida
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June 5, 2025
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Two high school students were found dead in a remote part of Arizona last week in a case that officials are investigating as a homicide. In the early hours of May 27, deputies with the Maricopa County...