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Charlie Kirk highway tribute blocked as political tensions flare

A Charlie Kirk memorial license plate was also recently turned down by an Arizona Governor

The Independent UK · Mar 31

AZ Gov. Hobbs vetoes GOP bill to rename Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk

Arizona will not rename the Loop 202 freeway after conservative activist Charlie Kirk following Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs' veto of a Republican-backed bill on Friday, March 27, 2026, in a move that reignited partisan tensions over public memorials and the legacy of the slain Turning Point USA founder.

International Business Times · Mar 29

Contrary to Allegations, the Data Show Little Fraud in Arizona School Choice Program

Education freedom is under attack, including baseless accusations.

Reason · Mar 27

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César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations

Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him

The Independent UK · Mar 26

César Chavez Day celebrations disrupted across US amid sexual abuse allegations

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta recently disclosed she was among those who claim to have been abused by Chavez

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Lawmakers and community leaders react to ‘indefensible’ Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

New York Times report leads to multiple cancellations of events meant to celebrate the late labor organizer

The Guardian - US · Mar 18

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Blocks License Plates Honouring Charlie Kirk, Citing Nonpartisan Principles

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill for license plates honoring Charlie Kirk, citing the need for nonpartisan government functions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 10

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Outrage as state governor vetoes ‘Charlie Kirk memorial’ license plate

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Charlie Kirk memorial license plate turned down by Arizona Governor as it does not ‘bring people together’

Right-wing commentator Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event on the Utah Valley University campus, in Utah on September 10

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Arizona Bill Would Make It a Felony for Parents To Bring Their Kids to Drag Shows

Yes, that includes drag queen story hour.

Reason · Feb 4

Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas

Officials in drought-stricken Arizona are moving to regulate groundwater on the state's western edge where wells have been running dry

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Turquoise alert issued for Pacific Island teenager who vanished from outside an Arizona home

Hermios’ family said that they are increasingly ‘concerned for her welfare’ since it is ‘out of character’ for her to be away for so long

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Arizona set to execute a man who killed 4 members of a Phoenix family in 1993

An Arizona man is scheduled to be executed for killing four members of a Phoenix family over 30 years ago

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

YIMBY Reforms Win Big In State Legislatures in 2025

In 2025, momentum behind state-level supply-side housing reforms accelerated almost everywhere.

Reason · Sep 23, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Three kids known to Arizona’s child services were murdered. Now officials want answers

Governor Katie Hobbs said earlier this week she wants to ensure ‘we’re focused on protecting the most vulnerable Arizonans’ after three kids were killed this year

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies

Through nearly two decades marked by drought, climate change and growing demand for water, Arizona state Rep. Gail Griffin has sat at the crossroads of efforts to manage dwindling water supplies

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Arizona governor tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon's North Rim

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has toured the destruction left by a wildfire along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What happened, what’s the latest?

Buildings at the historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are among dozens destroyed.

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Reason · Jul 11, 2025

Arizona Just Created, Then Defunded, an Independent Watchdog for Its Troubled Prison System

Criminal justice reform advocates are still hopeful the office can secure outside funding and bring much-needed transparency to Arizona's prisons.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Arizona governor vetoes bill to ban teaching antisemitism in Arizona’s public schools

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposal that would ban teaching antisemitism at the state’s public schools

Reason · Jun 3, 2025

Starter Homes Live in Texas, Die in Arizona

Plus: A new constitutional challenge to inclusionary zoning fees, a vetoed ban on rent-recommendation software, and a ill-conceived rent freeze in New York City.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Arizona's rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end

Attempts to regulate groundwater in rural Arizona have stalled in the Legislature

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Arizona plans to carry out its second execution this year

Arizona is planning to carry out a second execution this year, this time for a man convicted of killing four people 31 years ago in metro Phoenix

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

At Least a Dozen Migrants Arrested After Attending Immigration Hearings in Arizona

A dozen people who attended a morning session of immigration hearings in Phoenix were arrested and taken away in vans after prosecutors asked to dismiss their cases.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Guatemalan mom detained by ICE moments after giving birth is reunited with her U.S. citizen newborn

Erika was detained by ICE after giving birth while agents stood near. After community pressure, she is no longer in custody and is awaiting an immigration court hearing, her attorney tells The Independent

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