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McSally introduces bill to fight wildfires

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) kept her pedal to the metal in her drive to increase the health of Arizona’s forests and lower the chances of deadly wildfires.

By Corey Roepken | Sep 23, 2020

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Trump appoints Ducey as GOP co-chair of bipartisan governor forum

Gov. Doug Ducey has been appointed by President Donald Trump as a co-chair of the Council of Governors, a bipartisan forum for governors and the White House to discuss pressing issues such as the National Guard, homeland defense and defense support to civil authorities, and advise on policy direction.

By John Suayan | Aug 21, 2020

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Finchem releases independent study on COVID-19's impact on Arizona

By John Suayan | Jul 24, 2020

State Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) hopes an independent study he just released will shed light on Arizona’s true COVID-19 condition.

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State allocates funding for first responder mental health support during COVID-19 pandemic

By Marian Johns | Jul 16, 2020

Arizona's first responders suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have received some additional support from the state in the way of $120,000 in funding for mental health assistance.

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Town of Parker shuts down splash pad amid rising COVID-19 cases

By John Severance | Jul 8, 2020

On June 29, Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Arizona) paused Arizona's reopening as COVID-19 cases continued to climb.

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McMullen Valley decreases groundwater usage

By Terry Davis | Apr 13, 2020

McMullen Valley has been experiencing a decrease in groundwater, and a Phoenix newspaper pointed out heavy agricultural practices as a reason for the decline.

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Regulation for groundwater use in Arizona falls through

By Elle Johnson | Mar 24, 2020

Arizona State District 5 Rep. Regina Cobb proposed two groundwater regulation bills, which have both failed in the legislature.

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University of Arizona receives $1.47 million grant for opioid treatment project

By Tabitha Peterson | Feb 27, 2020

A grant was given to the University of Arizona for $1.47 million to work alongside the Unified Medication-Assisted Treatment Targeted Engagement Response project, or U-MATTER, along with the Tucson Police Department, CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness Inc., and Pima County, in the fight against opioids.

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Immigrant arrests decrease in one Arizona sector, rise in another

By John Breslin | Jan 31, 2020

Arrests of would-be immigrants out of Mexico have "plunged" in one sector of Arizona's border, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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More driver fees take effect in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.