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16 Arizona Track and Field athletes qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships
TUCSON, Ariz. — 16 Arizona Track and Field athletes are headed to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Nine of those qualifiers are part of the sprinters squad. Of the men's sprinters, Arizona sends the 4x100 relay of James...

Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego Calls on EPA to Keep ‘Energy Star’ Program
by Chris Woodward U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, wants the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider any efforts to eliminate the Energy Star program. The Trump administration has proposed ending the program, but in a letter to EPA...

ARIZONA PASSES TEAMSTERS-BACKED RAIL SAFETY LEGISLATION
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Broad Bipartisan Support Propels SB 1074 Forward PHOENIX, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a months-long, collaborative, and intense lobbying effort, Teamsters Local 104 and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way...

Arizona judge temporarily blocks release of death records for 3-year-old son of influencer Emilie Kiser
A judge in Arizona on Wednesday ordered a temporary halt to the release of the records surrounding the death of the 3-year-old son of influencer Emilie Kiser. Last month, Kiser filed a lawsuit against multiple Maricopa County offices to keep her...

Arizona Supreme Court Taps AI“Reporters” To Publicize Rulings
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The Arizona Supreme Court recently made headlines not for its rulings in DUI and arson cases, but for how it chose to deliver the news. Instead of a traditional press briefing or a statement from a court official,...

Arizona must protect clean energy investments, not gut them
Lane Santa Cruz Arizona has long faced the reality of a hotter, drier future, and in response, the city of Tucson, local schools and neighborhoods have stepped up to lead on clean energy and climate resilience. From solar-powered elementary...

Arizona college, high school esports teams see growth since pandemic
By Ethan Holtzinger | Cronkite News PHOENIX — The year 2020 was unlike any other. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, and suddenly nothing was the same. Masks became mandatory, social distancing was...

Kalkine: Golden Mile’s Copper Breakthrough in Arizona Ignites Investor Buzz in ASX200 Space
Highlights,Maiden drilling completed at Arizona-based copper project,Visible copper mineralisation identified at key prospects,Follow-up exploration programs already in motion,Golden Mile Resources (ASX:G88) has achieved a key exploration...

Arizona House Passes Antisemitism in Schools Act
The Arizona House of Representatives passed 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...

19-year-old dead after doing ’dusting’ trend that is seen on social media, family says
TEMPE, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — A 19-year-old from Arizona died this week after participating in an act seen on social media known as dusting. Dusting has become a TikTok trend in which individuals sniff computer dusting spray to get high. The...

ECU Economist says some workers may not benefit from no tax on tips proposal
A proposal in the “Big Beautiful Bill” would eliminate federal income taxes on tips and overtime. Supporters say the bill helps working Americans take home more money. But one economist says the biggest benefit would go to high-income workers. Dr....

Disaster recovery workshops slated for eastern KY small business owners
As eastern Kentucky communities attempt to bounce back from a string of natural disasters, more small businesses are struggling to get back on their feet. An upcoming series of workshops led by the nonprofit Mountain Association and AppalReD Legal...

Arizona governor signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing
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 Governor Vetoes Bill Banning China From Purchasing Land In The State
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...

Mexico moving forward with lawsuit against 5 Arizona gun dealers
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 that the facts...

Arizona House Signs New Law Banning Antisemitism in Schools
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...

David Livingston's recent tweets emphasize legislative focus and political slogans
David Livingston, a public figure known for his active presence on social media, shared a series of tweets on June 5, 2025. The tweets reflect his engagement with political themes and slogans that resonate with certain segments of the American...

Glendale earns best city for business in Arizona award
Special to Independent Newsmedia Tuesday night, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored the city of Glendale as the Best City for Business at the chamber's annual awards ceremony. This recognition is given annually by the chamber to a...
Politics: 2025Talks - 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...

Arizona opinion: Clean energy investments fuel state's growth
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...