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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

Arizona

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

47 days until Election Day, AZ Congressman has message for young voters

New poll results show 80% of likely Arizona voters believe American democracy is under threat. The new survey from the Center for the Future of …

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Arundo was initially introduced to the Western United States for erosion control and aesthetics, according to Watershed Management Group. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Southern AZ nonprofit removes invasive plants to restore riparian areas

By Hunter Fore for Cronkite News.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …

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Trump holds Tucson campaign rally, his first since debate

Former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump held a Thursday campaign rally in Tucson, his first since this week's debate with Vice …

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AZ's top election official demands change

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes testified before Congress on Wednesday about the state of our elections system. Public confidence in the …

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As of June 2024, electric school bus adoption in the U.S. has grown to a total commitment of 12,164 buses since 2012, according to the Electric School Bus Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
AZ has over 150 electric school buses, could more be on the way?

With school in full swing, many Arizona students will take the bus to school. Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded $900 …

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AZ judge blocks polling place rules, election official predicts chaos

As worries of election interference and intimidation grow in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says election officials have been preparing to …

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The Arizona State University Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty is designed to provide tribal nations with the resources they need to build proactive digital platforms. (ASU)
New ASU program to help tribal governments develop digital sovereignty

Historic inequities have left many tribal nations behind the rest of the country but a new Arizona State University program is designed to launch them…

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Arizona was one of the most closely contested states in the 2020 presidential election. President Joe Biden won it by less than half a percentage point, according to The State United Democracy Center. (Adobe Stock)
AZ gears up for possible wave of election deniers in Nov.

Election Day will be here before we know it and Arizona is gearing up for possible setbacks from embedded election deniers. Alex Gulotta, Arizona …

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Four in five Americans say nominations to the Supreme Court will be an important issue for how they are planning to vote in the presidential election in November. (Adobe Stock)
Is SCOTUS reform achievable? AZ legal expert weighs in

New polling showed Americans believe the upcoming presidential election will have a major effect on the future of the U.S. Supreme Court and an …

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AZ open primary ballot initiative fights legal challenges

The committee behind an initiative to create open primaries in Arizona has come out on top of several legal challenges. Just last week, a Maricopa …

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Kari Lake has raised $8.4 million and is the only Republican woman with campaign finance data for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House races in Arizona. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
Report: AZ ranks 2nd for women's legislative representation

A new study showed women running for public office in Arizona and around the country often face disadvantages, especially in securing campaign …

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As of last June, the Inflation Reduction Act will likely still reduce the federal deficit over the decade by about $175 billion, according to the Center for American Progress. (Adobe Stock)
Expert recalls AZ IRA investments on its 2nd anniversary

Today the Inflation Reduction Act has been law for two years and one expert contended its effects in Arizona have been noteworthy. Shannon Heyck-…

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