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University of Arizona asked to accept Trump's demands to get priority for federal funds Several prominent universities were asked to align with the federal government's stance on admissions, gender and viewpoint diversity.

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University of Arizona asked to accept Trump's demands to get priority for federal funds

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02.10.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Schweikert's gubernatorial bid deals wild card into swing Arizona congressional district Schweikert's retirement from Congress will force Republicans to test their luck with a different candidate in the battleground Arizona district.

Schweikert's gubernatorial bid deals wild card into swing Arizona congressional district

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01.10.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Running for governor would be an ambitious political wager for Schweikert, an eight-term Republican member of Congress.

30.09.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Scottsdale group to sue state over controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon HQ A citizen-led group plans to sue the state over a new controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon to build its housing complex in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale group to sue state over controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon HQ

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26.09.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new Grijalva and the future of the Epstein files - The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast <p>On September 23, Congressional District 7 elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress and the narrow Republican majority in the United States House of Representatives is about to be slightly thin...

Arizona sends a Democrat to the US House and what that means for the Epstein controversy: podcast.app/a-new-grijal...

24.09.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pornhub to stop operating in Arizona over new age verification law The law requires porn sites to obtain a government ID or another β€œcommercially reasonable method” to verify users are 18 or older.

Pornhub to stop operating in Arizona over new age verification law

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24.09.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jury to decide fate of parents accused of murdering 7-year-old daughter in 2017 Opening arguments are set to begin for the case of Germayne and Lisa Cunningham who are accused of conspiring to kill 7-year-old Sanaa Cunningham.

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Jury to decide fate of parents accused of murdering 7-year-old daughter in 2017

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22.09.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlie Kirk's legacy and where Gen Z gets their news - The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast <p>A vigil was held at Arizona State University for Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, after his assassination on September 10th. </p> <p>His career was kickstarte...

Charlie Kirk’s influencer impact: Give it a listen: podcast.app/charlie-kirk...

21.09.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With 58% of the vote, Arizona Democrats elect Charlene Fernandez as party chair. She replaces Robert Branscomb, who was removed in July and will serve until January 2027.

14.09.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Arizona Democrats try to limit outside spending in primary races

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29.08.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Arizona will offer payment for people who were wrongly convicted, imprisoned The program will pay the equivalent of 200% of Arizona's median household income for each year of the prison term.

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Arizona will offer payment for people who were wrongly convicted, imprisoned

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25.08.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AZ GOP chair called for school voucher guardrails. Republicans are calling for her head Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda said she agrees more "guardrails" should be placed on Arizona's universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program.

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AZ GOP chair called for school voucher guardrails. Republicans are calling for her head

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22.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Canyon officials ignored 'critical' warnings on Dragon Bravo, fire plan shows Grand Canyon fire plan shows officials publicly downplayed safety threats as fuel and weather conditions reached the brink of "critical" fire risk.

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Canyon officials ignored 'critical' warnings on Dragon Bravo, fire plan shows

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21.08.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast News Podcast Β· Updated Weekly Β· Helping you keep up with what matters in Arizona's political news. Each week we interview politicians, public figures or journalists to break down one local issue and h...

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20.08.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gov. Katie Hobbs defends mail-in voting after Trump again vows to end it Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs made her 2026 reelection bid official the same day Trump indicated he would try to end mail-in voting.

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Gov. Katie Hobbs defends mail-in voting after Trump again vows to end it

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19.08.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Kris Mayes says voters affected by 'glitch' should get full ballot. Will counties listen? County recorders are working to update the status of longtime voters who registered to vote before a 2004 law required proof of citizenship.

Kris Mayes says voters affected by 'glitch' should get full ballot. Will counties listen?

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19.08.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Brother of slain child files $60 million claim against Arizona, DCS Two brothers suffered years of abuse leading to torture and death, according to a $60 million claim filed against Arizona and DCS.

Brother of slain child files $60 million claim against Arizona, DCS

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18.08.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Arizona cities move to comply with 'middle housing' law despite public outcry A new state law is forcing cities to create more opportunities for dense housing while placing them at odds with historic neighborhoods.

Arizona cities move to comply with 'middle housing' law despite public outcry

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14.08.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

More staff firings at the @azdemparty : The recently appointed finance director and the comms director have been let go. They were hires of former chair Robert Branscomb II

12.08.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dem, Republican put differences aside to help Peoria restaurant owner facing deportation They're usually protesting on opposite sides of the street, but a pro-Trump Republican and anti-Trump Democrat found common cause in Kelly Yu's case.

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Dem, Republican put differences aside to help Peoria restaurant owner facing deportation

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12.08.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
After ouster of Arizona Democrats' chair, these 7 are vying to lead state party Two months after they ousted Chair Robert Branscomb II, the Arizona Democratic Party will pick a new leader.

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After ouster of Arizona Democrats' chair, these 7 are vying to lead state party

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11.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This AZ county agency exists to protect vulnerable adults. Sometimes, that doesn't happen This local agency is tasked with caring for vulnerable adults. A trio of cases suggests it is falling short β€” and its wards are paying the price.

This AZ county agency exists to protect vulnerable adults. Sometimes, that doesn't happen

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07.08.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'I don't know if a female should be in office,' woman running for Arizona Senate says "It's a man's position," Mylie Biggs said of women in public office 10 months before she filed for state Senate. "I think women should run the home."

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'I don't know if a female should be in office,' woman running for Arizona Senate says

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07.08.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maricopa County official files official complaint on recorder's backchanneling Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo, a Democrat, is expanding his request for an investigation of Republican Recorder Justin Heap.

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Maricopa County official files official complaint on recorder's backchanneling

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07.08.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Katie Hobbs rejected a Kari Lake debate in 2022. Here's why ASU gave her TV time anyway Clean Elections Commission rules say a candidate gets a 1-on-1 interview if the competitor won't debate. That fell apart in the 2022 governor's race.

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Katie Hobbs rejected a Kari Lake debate in 2022. Here's why ASU gave her TV time anyway

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06.08.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A conversation with Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari Podcast Episode Β· The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast Β· 08/06/2025 Β· 33m

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari talks about immigration, the Democratic Party and freshman reflections
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06.08.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Politicians flee state in Texas gerrymandering fight. Could it happen in Arizona? Texas lawmakers' drawing new congressional boundaries to advantage Republicans has ignited a national scrum over redistricting.

Politicians flee state in Texas gerrymandering fight. Could it happen in Arizona?

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06.08.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paul Petersen back in AZ after serving federal time for adoption-ring scheme The former Maricopa County assessor remains in prison with one of his three sentences behind him.

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Paul Petersen back in AZ after serving federal time for adoption-ring scheme

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05.08.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data centers are on the rise in Arizona. Are they a good idea in the desert? The facilities house the physical equipment needed to power computing and have flocked to Arizona. But are they worth it?

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04.08.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett test 2026 midterm messages at Phoenix rally Three progressive members of Congress articulated a high-octane, firmly left-wing vision as the party's future remains an open question.

Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett test 2026 midterm messages at Phoenix rally

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04.08.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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