Politics
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Local news to take major hit in rural Arizona once Trump takes office
News outlets run by colleges and high schools provide valuable job training, but could be forced to close next year.
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Arizona’s LGBTQ community is keeping up the fight for equality after an election of setbacks
LGBTQ advocacy organizations are expecting attacks on the trans and queer community to continue, and potentially worsen during Arizona’s legislative session.
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2024 election canvass in Maricopa County reveals 80% voter turnout, highest ever in-person early voters
Maricopa County saw a total of 2,078,460 ballots cast—of 2,587,197 registered voters—for the presidential election, which was the second-most ever for the county.
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It’s official: Abortion access is a protected right in the Arizona Constitution
Providers say they will still exercise caution in providing appropriate care while the state’s 15-week abortion ban is still on the books.
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County official in Arizona pleads guilty to embezzling over $38M in public funds
An elected official for an Arizona county has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $38 million in public funds that she used to renovate her luxurious Southwestern ranch home, maintain the family cattle business and buy at least 20 vehicles, including an Airstream camper van.
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Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
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New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever
A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for presidential elections.
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Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
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Republicans maintain total control of the Arizona Legislature. Here’s what you need to know.
According to Democratic leadership, bipartisan solutions will be hard to come by this legislative session.
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Ruben Gallego outspent Kari Lake to win Senate seat but other Arizona races proved money isn’t always enough
More than $250 million poured into Arizona’s contests for the US Senate and House. After all the ads, mailers, phone calls and rallies, not a single seat flipped—proving, experts said, that money isn’t everything in politics.
