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From the Arizona statehouse to the nation’s capital, Arizona State University students are reporting on the issues that matter to their readers.
GOP lawmakers seek to regulate student showers in public schools
State lawmakers are moving to forbid public schools from letting students shower with anyone other than those who have the same sex organs.
Senator seeks end to Arizona Commerce Authority
A fight over the future of the Arizona Commerce Authority is turning into a war of wills and, with a deadline approaching, possibly a game of political chicken.
Arizona part of battery and green energy climate solution
In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it's not.
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
Gila River Indian Community rejects states’ plan for Colorado, works with feds
The Gila River Indian Community said it does not support a plan backed by three states for managing the Colorado River’s shrinking water supply, and is instead working with federal officials to develop its own proposal for water sharing.
Debate fiery over expansion of self-defense law
A Senate committee approved an expansion of Arizona’s "castle doctrine'' self-defense law to make it apply not just in someone's home and yard but on any property they own or control after a fiery debate on Thursday.
As families seek asylum at border, groups offer help
The Tucson sector of the border has seen a dramatic rise in family migration. That shift has led to challenges for both asylum seekers and U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers calls on Hobbs to sign housing bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressuring a reluctant Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign legislation they believe will lead to more affordable housing in Arizona.
Senator pushes for regulation of sober living homes
Cheers and applause echoed through the Senate on Tuesday when Sen. Theresa Hatathlie, D-Tuba City, saw her first bill pass out of the chamber.
Lawmakers seek common ground on mental health bill
Arizona's version of Casey's Law got Senate approval today, drawing bipartisan efforts to revise the language to align with the state's substance abuse treatment plan.
Supreme Court rejects Lake’s bid to end defamation case against her
Kari Lake is going to have to defend herself in court against claims she defamed Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
