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Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional

The seven-member panel unanimously agreed the 2017 law does not violate the First Amendment rights of petition circulators.

"The Neotenic Queen" explores the secrets of desert wildlife, both flora and fauna.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the youth group Studio Mariposa is beautifying the border wall; and an uplifting tale of love & survival from "Children of the Holocaust."

Bear that fatally attacked man at Arizona campsite didn't have rabies

The bear acted in what appeared to be an unprovoked predatory attack, Game and Fish officials said.

Fire near Ventana Canyon

The fire started in the Catalina Mountains in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county

The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.

Sierra Vista Celebrates Juneteenth

The 8th annual event was hosted by the Sierra Vista African American Community Coalition

Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale

The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.

Case against ex-Arizona corrections boss in 2022 standoff with officers pushed to July

The judge agreed to move Monday’s settlement conference until the morning of July 13 after attorneys for both sides said they wanted to examine additional evidence.

Breaking Barriers: how Tucson's Juneteenth created community since before statehood

As Tucson's official Juneteenth festival marks 53 years, historians look back on a celebration that dates back to the late 1800s.

Civil discourse group sets out priorities for U.S. lawmakers

The University of Arizona based group said bipartisan lawmakers can get things accomplished.

New report shows Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among the worst

One of the biggest areas of concern in Arizona and the country was the lack of access to affordable child care.

Wiggly workers: Arizona Worm Farm reduces food waste through vermicomposting

The farm is working to combat food waste with its vermicomposting efforts, selling worms to promote commercial and backyard vermicomposting, and educating consumers and businesses about the process.

Pride celebrates in Bisbee

Bisbee Pride kicks off Friday and will run through Sunday

Man dies in bear attack at Arizona campsite

The Tucson man was attacked in Yavapai County.

Arizona education leaders unveil ‘Everything to Gain’ campaign about importance of post-high school education

It is part of an initiative which aims for 60% of Arizonans to have a post-high school degree or certificate by 2030.

Arizona death row inmate released after 29 years behind bars

A Pima County judge ordered the release of Jones after approving a deal between his defense team and prosecutors.

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