Alyssa Bickle is a multimedia reporter for The Copper Courier. She graduated from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School in May 2024 with degrees in journalism and political science and a minor in urban and metropolitan studies. She has reported for Cronkite News and The State Press.
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Arizona ICE Act would force law enforcement to prioritize mass deportations over general public safety
The Arizona Senate president wants to tie the hands of local and state law enforcement and force them to carry out President Trump’s federal mass deportation plan.
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Disability assistance on the chopping block as costs for Arizona’s school voucher system continue to soar
Republican legislators support over $100 million in budget overrides for private school subsidies, but refuse to fund a disability assistance program with a similar price tag.
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Here’s how much ending taxes on tips would save—and how much it would cost
Arizona Republicans are pushing a “no tax on tips” bill despite warnings of a huge hit to state revenue.
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Arizona senator defends anti-trans legislation, despite pushback from the community it endangers
Bills limiting students’ pronoun and bathroom usage are being considered for the fourth year in a row in Arizona’s State House.
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Continued state-level attacks on LGBTQ+ Arizonans fall in line with Trump’s executive orders
Multiple anti-LGBTQ bills have advanced through Arizona’s legislature, attempting to place rigid definitions of sex in Arizona state law and ban pride flags from government property.
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Rent’s due: What to do if you are being illegally charged rental tax in Arizona
The Arizona Legislature passed a bill to ban rental tax that took effect this year. Here’s how to take action if you are still being charged.
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Arizonans gather to protest Trump’s inauguration and pro-billionaire agenda
Protestors marched through downtown Phoenix in a show of resistance to the billionaire-driven agenda showcased on stage at Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
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Unlikely allies plan to work together to tackle Arizona’s housing crisis
A bipartisan group of state legislators hope to cut through political gridlock and restore the state’s reputation as an affordable place to live.
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How can I make my voice heard at the Arizona Legislature?
Here are ways that Arizonans can voice their opinions on bills during this year’s legislative session.
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Arizona’s 2025 legislative session begins next week: Here’s what you need to know
The inner workings of Arizona’s House and Senate can be confusing. We broke it down to be a little more digestible as the next legislative session begins.
