Arizona House Republicans announce budget with tax relief and spending reforms
Arizona House Republicans have announced a new state budget featuring $1.43 billion in income tax relief over four years along with several reforms aimed at controlling spending growth. The plan includes protections against proposed new taxes while funding education choices and public safety.
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Rep. John Gillette criticizes Arizona education and election processes in late May tweets
Rep. John Gillette posted several tweets between May 29 and May 30, 2026 criticizing Arizona’s education system and raising concerns about ballot counting transparency.
This June’s family and kids events in Southwest Arizona
Don’t miss out on these family and kids s happening in Southwest Arizona this month.
La Paz County sees lowest price for diesel gas at $5.34 in week ending May 16
Drivers in La Paz County reported a weekly low of $5.34 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending May 16.
Arizona Western College women’s basketball budget drops 11.3% in 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Education, Arizona Western College in Yuma allocated $266,165 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $477,505 below the state average of $743,670.
Regular gas at $4.47 per gallon in Yuma County in week ending May 16
The cheapest reported price for a gallon of regular gas in Yuma County came in at $4.47 during the week ending May 16.
How much did Arizona Western College allocate to men’s basketball teams in 2024?
Arizona Western College in Yuma allocated $337,864 to men’s basketball in 2024, which is $1,193,926 below the state average of $1,531,790, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Family and kids events in Southwest Arizona scheduled for May 24-30
Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Southwest Arizona this week.
Michele Peña urges Arizonans not to sign petitions targeting school choice programs
Representative Michele Peña issued several warnings on social media in late May urging Arizonans not to sign petitions that could impact school choice programs like ESA.