Sen. Mike Lee scales back land sale plan but Arizona sites still at risk
Conservation groups warn the new proposal could open cherished public lands to sale, including areas near Organ Pipe and Sky Island ranges.
Southern Arizona nonprofits warn of devastating federal funding cuts
A coalition of nonprofits is urging Congress to safeguard funding for health care, food assistance, childcare and more.
Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes two budget proposals as the state risks a possible shutdown
Hobbs' action came after House Republicans indicated that a budget negotiated by the Arizona state Senate and the Office of the Governor lacked the needed votes in that chamber.
Feds approve first phase of long-awaited Phoenix-to-Tucson rail project
Project enters the phase to determine stations, costs and infrastructure needs.
Senate forced to drop public land sale from spending package
Groups say such proposed land sales bypass public input and threaten conservation efforts.
The A.R.F.F. Program: How shelter dogs are helping people living with aphasia.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sharing memories of "The Twilight Zone" with Joseph Dougherty, author of "Rod Serling at 100".
Hearing set for Friday over Arizona's crackdown on hemp product sales
The Arizona Attorney General opined in March that it’s illegal to sell intoxicating hemp products without a state dispensary license.
TEP proposes 14% rate hike for residential customers
Power company says summer bills could rise by $16 to fund grid investments.
Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds
Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.
Arizona tries again to ensure that manual audits of election results get done
State law has strict conditions on who appoints the workers, who participates, and when it happens.
Baseball returns to Tucson with new Mexican Pacific League team
Baseball Without Borders: Tucson Joins the Pacific League
The Long Road: How COVID changed politics
Did the silos deepen or did people start paying more attention?
U of A Launches Arizona’s First Three-Year MD Program to Combat Doctor Shortage
Accelerated degree aims to boost the state’s primary care workforce and bring physicians to underserved communities faster.
Arizona takes lead as OSHA opens hearings on federal heat rule
State officials, researchers and a new task force are helping shape workplace heat protections for extreme heat.
The art of "Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Katrina Kerstetter shares how she brought back things she learned in South Korea to help make Southern Arizona a better place.
