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Arizona DHS Chief Roemer defends ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
The director of Arizona’s Department of Homeland Security told a panel of congressional lawmakers March 2 the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “remain in Mexico” policy for immigrants, is... […]
Arizona lawmakers split as House OKs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Arizona lawmakers split on party lines late Friday night as the House voted 228-206 to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, giving final passage to a centerpiece of the Biden administration’s agenda.
Rosie the Riveter 2.0: welding in male-dominated industry
Rachel Miller’s chestnut hair is tied up in a ponytail that slides halfway down her back.
U.S. House Republicans again push ‘born-alive’ abortion bill, despite long odds
Despite repeated failures, Republican leaders rallied Tuesday in support of their latest version of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, called “the most important bill in Congress.”
50 years later, Arizona still plays big role in exploring universe
The press release that went out on July 6, 1969, began: “The United States will launch a three-man spacecraft toward the Moon on July 16 with the goal of landing two astronaut explorers on the lunar surface four days later.”
Arizona farmers consider risks of growing hemp
Gazing over the cotton fields on his 300-acre farm outside Casa Grande, Paul “Paco” Ollerton weighed the risks and opportunities of a new crop that is now legal to grow for the first time in decades.
Court: Tucson man wrongly jailed cannot collect for years behind bars
A Tucson man who spent 42 years in prison on 28 arson-related murder counts that were later vacated cannot now collect damages for the years he spent behind bars, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Mexican ambassador says relationship with Trump in ‘better shape’
The Mexican ambassador to the U.S. said July 3 that his country’s relationship with the Trump administration is in better shape than it was a year and a half ago, but that there is still room for improvement.
Free-speech ruling in Trump Twitter case echoes in Arizona debate
The opinion is narrowly written and legal experts are split on whether it applies to other public figures operating social media sites. But a lawsuit against an Arizona lawmaker aims to find out.
Flake raises $4 million for expected tough re-election campaign
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, who is expected to face a tough re-election campaign next year, has started aggressively fundraising, and reported having almost $3 million in the bank.
Arizona cyber experts warn WannaCry outbreak is just tip of iceberg
Arizona cybersecurity experts called the recent international cyberattack known as “WannaCry” among the worst they have seen, and warned about the country’s lack of cybersecurity preparation.
Trump budget gives Arizona Congressional Dems heartburn, GOP on board
The White House said its proposed $4.09 trillion budget shows “respect for the people who pay the bills,” but Arizona Democrats said deep domestic cuts make it a “dangerous plan” that will hurt the most vulnerable Americans.