Arizona’s U.S. Sen. Gallego asks Kroger to rethink job cuts
(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, sent a letter to Kroger this week after the company laid off around 130 truck drivers and mechanics.
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New AZ law shields state government from outside influences
(The Center Square) — A new law taking effect Sept. 26 in Arizona will help protect its state government from outside ideological influences.
Senate Bill 1735 will prohibit state... Read More.
Kelly’s bill on Navy aviators and cancer goes to Trump’s desk
(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly's bill to study cancer rates among military aviators is headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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Supervisors call for end to $353M oversight of sheriff’s office
(The Center Square) — Federal oversight of the Melendres orders, which is expected to cost Maricopa County taxpayers $353 million by 2026, is no longer necessary, Supervisor Thomas Galvin told The Center Square.
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Arizona’s June jobless rate remains unchanged
(The Center Square) — Arizona’s June seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%.
The state’s jobless rate ties America’s average June unemployment rate as well,... Read More.
States sue Trump administration over health care, education
(The Center Square) – California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington are part of a 20-state coalition suing the Trump administration over restricting access to health, education and social service programs.
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Sen. Kelly announces wins for Arizona, U.S. in intelligence bill
(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, has secured what he calls state and national security priorities in the annual intelligence bill.
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Lawmakers define extreme heat as disaster in new FEMA bill
(The Center Square) — U.S. senators from Arizona and Nevada have introduced legislation declaring extreme heat a major disaster.
The Extreme Heat Emergency Act from Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona,... Read More.
Southwest states, others sue Trump admin over FEMA cuts
(The Center Square) — California, Arizona and Colorado, along with 17 other states, sued the Trump administration this week over its decision to close the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.
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Hamadeh secures over 30 amendments to defense budget
(The Center Square) — U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Peoria, got over 30 amendments added to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which he said will benefit Arizonans.
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