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The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature passed an $18.3 billion state budget with bipartisan support, though some Democrats felt the deal included too many concessions to GOP legislators and not enough education funding.
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Phil Latzman/KJZZFarzan Faramarzi and Donya Ziraksari, Iranian community leaders and activists here in Arizona, are speaking out about the war. -
Maricopa County/HandoutAn internal investigation by Maricopa County officials substantiated allegations that staffers from Recorder Justin Heap’s office acted inappropriately after they were caught on tape removing equipment from the county’s central tabulation center during a local Tempe election in March. -
Daisy Finch/KJZZMonsoon season is almost here and models show a powerful El Niño could bring some much-needed moisture to the Southwest. But Arizona may still have a few months to wait before that rain arrives. -
Claire Lawton/KJZZHere are of the spots around the Valley to watch World Cup games and find other soccer-minded fans.
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were up in arms last week after the Department of Defense — under the leadership of Secretary Pete Hegseth — left them off its newly slimmed down list of Christian religions. -
Many of us have had the experience of lying in bed in the middle of the night, trying desperately to fall asleep and not being able to. Researchers at the University of Arizona will be studying how being awake at that hour can impact our decision-making abilities. -
For Phoenix writer Nina Newell, a long-ago childhood family road trip offered a lesson she'll never forget. You can never truly leave home. -
State legislators gave preliminary approval to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick to lead the Arizona Department of Health Services — her third nominee for the post in four years. -
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering making changes to the Valley’s airspace, but the city of Phoenix is concerned the proposal would increase noise for residents in north Phoenix more than anywhere else in the city. -
A proposed Arizona bill promoted as protecting religious services from interference is drawing opposition amid claims it is so broad it could be used to silence free speech and dissent. -
Waymo is expanding its presence in Arizona with a large land purchase northwest of Phoenix. -
The discussion took place against the backdrop of a looming strike by Sun Tran and Sun Link drivers, who have been raising concerns about their work safety for months. -
Mexico’s foreign secretary says 14,000 Mexican nationals remain in immigration detention in the United States as Mexico pursues consular and legal action. -
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order barring the city of Phoenix from fully enforcing its new parks ordinance.
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A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage. -
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security." -
The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks. -
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it. -
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
