Arizona Government

VA job cuts loom but deadline moves

Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.

State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again

Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.

Tohono O’odham Nation: Head Start closure would "devastate" tribal families

Nation says cutting Head Start would threatening early education, language, and cultural programs for children.

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announce re-election bid

The announcement comes after Fontes said he would not run for Congress.

Tucson City Council to appoint new Ward 5 member on May 6th

Richard Fimbres leaves the council on May 1.

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

In a release, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called Trump's tariff scheme “insane”, “economically reckless”, and “illegal”.

Unions claim Trump undermining worker protections on military bases

Labor leaders for government contractors said they face new barriers to entering military installations.

U.S. citizen detained for 10 days by immigration officials may not have known what he was signing

A 19-year-old man who was held by immigration officials for ten days may not have been aware of what he was doing, when he allegedly signed a paper provided by authorities, admitting to having entered the country illegally.

The CD7 race is set, Cano appointed to Pima Board of Supes, legal battle over student visas

The Press Room - April 18, 2025

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.

Standoff over disability funding heats up as Hobbs threatens blanket vetoes

Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer.

Caregiver program faces $122 million shortfall, putting health coverage for 60,000 at risk

Legislature split over fix for program

In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help

All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted

Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS

President Trump is expected to propose rescinding $1.1 billion — two years worth of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Fondomonte asks that AZ AG's lawsuit be dropped in court filing

The Saudi-backed alfalfa farm's answer to a civil complaint seeks an end to the suit and legal fees.

Tucson City Council’s Richard Fimbres announces retirement

A new council member will be appointed to serve until November.

The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA

People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.

Hobbs warns GOP budget fix could gut disability services, Paid Caregiver Program

Governor Hobbs is pushing back on a GOP budget plan she says threatens disability services and cuts paid caregiver hours for thousands of Arizona families.

American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act

The Press Room - April 25, 2025

Bus fares back in Tucson? Border Czar and RFK Jr. in AZ, State lawmakers working on Arizona ICE Act

The Press Room for April 11, 2025.

The Press Room - April 4, 2025

Adelita Grijalva announces her CD7 run, the Trump Administration revokes student visas, tariffs affecting auto production, and more.