State

Lawmakers warn Medicaid cuts would hurt Arizonas fight against fentanyl

Tuesday, April 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Democrats representing Arizona in Washington, D.C. are pointing to a new report as showing that Medicaid cuts will undermine the state’s fight against the... Read More.

Attorney general investigates Border Patrol detaining U.S. citizen

Tuesday, April 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she was reviewing a case where Border Patrol detained a U.S. citizen in the state for 10 days. ... Read More.

GOP slams Arizona governors veto of AZ ICE Act; Dems praise veto

Monday, April 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Republican majority in the Arizona Legislature Monday slammed Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of a law designed to ensure cooperation between local law... Read More.

Republican Arizona congressman backs bills on silencers

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, is urging Democrats and other lawmakers to join him in supporting bills that involve gun suppressors. ... Read More.

Mayes refutes state threat to pull school funds over DEI

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pushed back this week against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne after he threatened to pull... Read More.

New Arizona law curbs students cellphone use at schools

Wednesday, April 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Arizona legislators are excited about a new law to address cellphone distractions among students during class time. ... Read More.

California losing another refinery, impacting AZ and NV; fuel shortages possible

Wednesday, April 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - With Valero announcing the pending closure of one of its two remaining California refineries, the state will lose at least 18% of its current... Read More.

Arizona ranks high in economic study; Nevada, Colorado rank lower

Tuesday, April 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The American Legislative Exchange Council’s annual "Rich States, Poor States" report ranked Arizona second in economic performance. ... Read More.

Senators back bill limiting gas-operated semi-automatic firearms

Monday, April 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, has introduced legislation he says will save lives and protect communities from gun violence while protecting Americans’ constitutional right... Read More.

College presidents say American values can be restored to higher ed

Sunday, April 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – American universities have long been captured by systems of thought that are “anti-family, anti-religious, anti-capitalist” and even “anti-truth,” according to Trump-appointed education department official... Read More.