Recent news
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Colorado River states await water cuts, plan ahead
The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West.
legislature
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School district to probe sexual harassment allegations against lawmaker
A Democratic state representative also serving as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment toward the district’s superintendent and creating a hostile work environment.
2024 Election News
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Justices OK ‘unborn human being’ in abortion measure
The court found the language “substantially complies” with a state law requiring analyses included in the state’s publicity pamphlet to be impartial, reversing an earlier ruling from Maricopa County Superior Court.
Governor's Office
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Senate, Hobbs agree on submitting nominations – somewhat
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Aug. 14 she got a commitment from Senate President Warren Petersen to treat her nominees to direct state agencies differently than last year even though the Senate won the lawsuit against her.
courts
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Foes argue ballot measure doesn’t protect tipped workers
A bid by the Arizona Restaurant Association to convince voters to let them pay their workers less is so misleading that it should not be allowed on the ballot, according to an attorney for foes.
education
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ESA enrollment hits 75,000, short of some projections
After a year of roving projections, final enrollment and funding for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program in the last fiscal year fell far short of earlier predictions by the Department of Education and the governor’s office, but remained close to the mark on projections by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
economy
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- Unemployment up, hiring, job openings down
- With pay lagging, school districts try other enticements to get teachers
- Inflation hits Valley animal shelters; adoptions decline amidst soaring costs
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