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Toyota to build track and more at Arizona testing site

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Toyota has begun construction of a $50-million-plus expansion project at an Arizona testing facility. The new amenities will include a 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road... Read More.

Lawmakers seek release of federal education funding

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Arizona members of Congress are calling on the federal government to release $118 million in education funding. Following the Trump administration withholding $6.8 billion... Read More.

20 states sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colorado and California joined 18 other states, almost... Read More.

New report claims Arizona will always have a housing deficit

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Arizona is on pace to never be able to close its housing deficit, a new report says. The Common Sense Institute released a report Tuesday... Read More.

Arizona Dems blast One Big Beautiful Bill, GOP defends it

Monday, July 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act hurts the working class and those who need help, according to Democrats representing Arizona in Congress. But Republican lawmakers say the measure, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is a win for Arizonans. ... Read More.

Senator proposes aid for areas strained by illegal immigration

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, reintroduced a bill this week that aims to help areas affected by illegal immigration. The First Responders... Read More.

Legislative recap: Gov. Hobbs sets new record for vetoed bills

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Gov. Katie Hobbs set a new record for the number of bills vetoed in a single session: 178. The governor this week finished her review... Read More.

More Arizonans expected to travel this year for July Fourth

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — A record-breaking number of Americans is expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, and that includes more than 1.5 million Arizonans.The estimate comes from American Automobile Association’s Independence Day Forecast, which said this year’s figure would mark an... Read More.

Expert says Arizona budget aligns with prior Hobbs budgets

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The bipartisan budget signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is “very consistent” with previous budgets passed during her administration, according to Glenn Farley, director of policy and research at Common Sense Institute Arizona. ... Read More.

Senator criticizes prison officials’ comments after homicides

Friday, July 4 by The Center Square

Editor's note: This story has been updated with death statistics for previous years at state prisons. (The Center Square) — State Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, told The Center Square... Read More.