Parents rejoice as lawmakers avert disabilities program funding crisis
Hostages in a long political fight, parents of disabled kids can finally breathe. “I totally broke down,” said one advocate.
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These Arizona counties have the worst air pollution
Maricopa County is racking up “F” grades for its air quality, according to the American Lung Association.
Somebody mailed animal poop to the county attorney’s home
Someone used a prank service to ship supposed animal shit to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. She called the police.
Lawmakers finally vote to fund program for parents of disabled kids
Republicans and Gov. Katie Hobbs ended a standoff over the program, which helps parents care for their disabled children.
School board president who bailed out sex offender spars with Fontes, quits
At a Tuesday meeting, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes ripped school board president Jessica Bueno for her “incredible ego.”
Ex-city councilmember says ‘reform must happen’ with Phoenix police
Some want the DOJ to rescind its report on Phoenix cops, but ex-councilmember Carlos Galindo-Elvira says change “won’t be denied.”
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Ansari, back from El Salvador, vows to keep ‘fighting for due process’
The Phoenix lawmaker sought the release of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. She returned empty-handed but emboldened.
A kratom retailer calls for crackdown on ‘unsafe’ 7-OH variant
A synthetic variant of the plant-based drug poses risks. A kratom retailer wants to see products pulled from Arizona shelves.
Phoenix cop investigated for drunken rampage after Diamondbacks game
Off-duty and wasted, Timothy Clark allegedly tried to fight a bar staffer, bit a security guard and punched a framed picture.
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Do Arizona budtenders know less than they used to?
Expert budtenders can match you with the right strain. Industry insiders say there are fewer of them than there once were.
Your guide to the best Phoenix 420 parties, events and deals in 2025
Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, here’s where to celebrate this weekend.
Oak Flat, a holy Apache site east of Phoenix, faces rapid sale and destruction
The U.S. government said it will move to sell of the copper-rich Arizona site despite a possible Supreme Court intervention.
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Trade Kevin Durant? 5 things the Suns must do to right the ship
Coming off an awful season with the NBA’s most expensive roster, the Suns face a summer of tough choices.
Trump’s health funding cuts may mean ‘a lot of needless deaths’ in Arizona
“It’s setting back public health 20-30 years,” said one health expert. Welcome back, measles?
Hobbs to veto all bills until GOP funds program for parents of disabled kids
Gov. Katie Hobbs is at war with Republicans over how much to fund the program, which is about to run out of money.
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Scottsdale mayor sues to find out who snitched on her about Parkingate
Lisa Borowsky wants to know who complained to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office about her, and she wants to know now.
Ansari to visit El Salvador to urge release of man Trump disappeared
The Trump administration mistakenly sent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a notorious foreign prison but refuses to bring him back.
New Phoenix summer forecast released: Here’s what to expect
The last two Phoenix summers have been record-breaking. This year may not continue that streak, but it’ll still be scorching.
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Wendy Rogers brags about passing stolen valor bill she blocked
State Sen. Wendy Rogers took credit for something she didn’t do. What is that called again?
Tempe sued for targeting residents who feed homeless people
Tempe has cracked down on advocates who host picnics for unhoused people in city parks. Now, those advocates are suing.
Republicans are fucking with a program for parents of disabled kids
A state program that pays parents to care for their disabled children is out of money. Republicans are holding it hostage.
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Arizonans are spending less and less on weed each year
For the second straight year, legal cannabis sales in Arizona went down. Here’s how much.