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AZ is taking its first tentative steps to ensure employers are keeping their workers safe in the heat. Read moreState takes steps in creating standards protecting workers from heat

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear an Apache religious challenge to the construction of a massive copper mine on Oak Flat, a swath of untouched federal land in Arizona that tribe membe… Read moreSupreme Court clears way for massive copper mine on Apache sacred land

On Thursday, House Republicans approved $12 billion to reimburse states for border security spending during Joe Biden’s presidency. Read moreUnder Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,� Arizona could recoup $196M Ducey spent to turn shipping containers into a border wall that lasted 5 months

PHOENIX -- Arizonans won't get to vote this year on a plan to raise teacher pay. Read moreSpecial election efforts for teacher pay in Arizona collapses

With a record number of students receiving subsidies to attend private schools, vouchers are quickly creating budget concerns for some state leaders. Read moreRapidly expanding school voucher programs pinch state budgets

The sweeping law enacted in March puts New Mexico at the forefront of a growing movement to rethink states� traditional model of wildlife management. Read moreAs states rethink wildlife management, New Mexico offers a new model

Tom Buschatzke said Tuesday there is a stalemate of sorts between Arizona and the "lower basin" states on one side and the four "upper basin" states over who is going to have to absorb anticipated cuts in water deliveries. Read moreAZ still quarrelling with other states over Colorado River water cuts

PHOENIX -- Arizona lawmakers are one vote away from adopting legislation to allow lawsuits against individual teachers by those who contend they are teaching or promoting antisemitism. Read moreBill allowing lawsuits against teaching or promoting antisemitism gains ground

Gov. Katie Hobbs penned her approval Wednesday to legislation requiring school administrators to direct those involved to "immediately dismantle the encampment and vacate the campus." Read moreHobbs signs bill making encampments illegal on university grounds

State lawmakers voted Tuesday to require hotels and motels to warn guests if they also provide rooms for the homeless, a measure one foe called "incredibly prejudicial." Read moreLawmakers pass bill requiring hotels to inform guests its housing the homeless

State lawmakers voted Monday to require hospitals to inquire whether patients are here illegally despite concerns that it would deter some people from seeking care. Read moreBill sponsored by Wendy Rogers requires hospitals to check citizenship status

In a series of vetoes late Friday, Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected a proposal by Sen. David Farnsworth that would remove all state funds from any school that had even one course his legislation declared unacceptable. Read moreHobbs vetoes bill taking money away from state schools offering DEI courses

On paper, the 32-27 party-line vote by the House for HB 2438 would repeal an existing provision in AZ law stating that those who have submitted to sexual reassignment surgery are entitled to ask the state health department for a new birth certificate that matches their gender. Read moreLawmakers push bill stopping amendments to birth certificates for transgender Arizonans

The legislation raises a series of concerns, however, not the least of which is whether they would displace students already attending those public schools from team rosters. Read moreArizona Republican champions bill allowing private school students to compete on public school sports teams

A deal has been reached over a measure that initially gave sweeping and arguably unconstitutional liability protections to the state's electric utilities if their equipment sparked a wildfire. Read moreDeal reached over measure protecting utilities from wildfire-related lawsuits

U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Rayes signed an order last week dismissing the lawsuit filed by a Phoenix obstetrician and gynecologist and others who challenged a 2021 statute making it illegal to perform an abortion because of fetal defects. Read moreLawsuit over abortions for fetal defects finally dismissed

As crafted by Rep. Walt Blackman, SB 1424 would make it a felony to impersonate a veteran if it is done "with the intent to obtain money, property or any tangible benefit." Read moreBlackman's bill takes aim at those lying about military affiliation for certain gains

This year’s powwow attracted students, visitors and dancers from across the country. Read moreASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure

Legislation would make it illegal to release or dispense intentionally by any means "any chemical, chemical compound, substance or apparatus" within AZ designed for "solar radiation management." Read moreAZ lawmakers seek to end practice of 'geoengineering'

Consumers counting on a big break in their breakfast budgets may be in for a disappointment. Read moreCracks form in Arizona governor's plans to reduce egg prices

The amendment crafted will remove provisions sought by the utilities requiring people or companies who sue over wildfire damages to prove by "clear and convincing" evidence that the utilities were at fault. Read moreArizona bill protecting utilities from wildfire-related lawsuits reworked

Republicans want to make sure that voters know in which party those who want to get elected are registered. Read moreRepublicans want to see party affiliation linked to school board candidates