As wildfires continue to rage across the western United States, closures and evacuations have already impacted two national parks in…
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Local Impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill and School Funding Freeze in Arizona and Yuma
Federal actions are beginning to ripple across Arizona and Yuma, with the effects of President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill…
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Only 39% of Arizona 3rd Graders Read Proficiently — New State Plan Aims to Reach 72% by 2030
Just 39% of Arizona’s third graders are reading at grade level, but a new statewide initiative aims to nearly double…
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Arizona Monsoon Intensifies: More Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Monsoon activity is ramping up across Arizona, with widespread thunderstorms expected Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15–16, 2025. According to the…
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Arizonans Brace for Impact as Trump-Era Medicaid Cuts Threaten Vital Healthcare Services
As the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” clears the way for major Medicaid cuts, Arizonans are increasingly worried…
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Coconino County Treasurer Warns Trump’s Tax and Immigration Cuts Will Hurt All Arizonans
Democratic Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is sounding the alarm over major federal cuts she says will affect every Arizonan,…
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Rand Paul Renews Criminal Referral Against Fauci Amid Biden Autopen Controversy
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced Monday that he’s reissuing his criminal referral against Dr. Anthony Fauci, reigniting a long-standing feud…
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Independence Attorney Sentenced to 21 Months for $795K Tax Evasion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – An attorney from Independence has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for a tax…
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Trump Administration Cuts Funding for LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration has ordered an end to federal funding for a national LGBTQ+ suicide prevention…
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It’s All Gone: North Rim Left in Ruins
Good morning. Today’s opinions newsletter reflects on the destruction of the North Rim, Arizona’s water challenges, and a heartfelt tribute…
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