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On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches

Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country's seventh president and a slaveholder.

A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake

U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.

Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve

Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.

Phoenix Suns become third professional sports team to offer OneCourt’s haptic display for blind and low vision fans

OneCourt designed a way for blind and low vision NBA fans to further enjoy the game.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.

The Press Room - March 7, 2025

Nanos withdraws from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump delays Mexican tariffs, and more.

BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment

Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.

Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered

Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.

What science tells us about bilingual communication

Diverse languages and cultures interact every day in Southern Arizona.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

AZ House votes for $50 million in additional border-related funding

The Arizona House voted yesterday to allot millions in the next fiscal budget to the Department of Public Safety for local enforcement of border-related crimes — a measure that passed with help from one Tucson Democrat.

City, aid groups debate permitting process for feeding unhoused

Ordinance 21-4b disqualifies certain homeless hotspots for community food distribution, because of their proximity to other free meals.

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