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State

Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

  • Kiera Riley
    Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX — When Democrats take control, the Arizona Legislature is expected to abandon its legal defense of abortion restrictions still on the books.

Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

  • Kiera Riley
    Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX — It's taken two decades, but someone from Tucson is once again going to head the Arizona Senate.

Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

  • Howard Fischer

Arizona's new Democratic legislative leaders say public school funding will be a top priority, with changes to the state's billion-dollar ESA voucher program on the agenda.

Why Arizona's election could have profound effect on public schools

Why Arizona's election could have profound effect on public schools

  • Alexandra Hardle
    Arizona Republic

Arizona education leaders see new hope for public school funding after Democratic election gains. Changes to school vouchers and funding formulas could be ahead.

Arizona teen flips court clerk’s seat

Arizona teen flips court clerk’s seat

  • Perry Vandell
    Arizona Republic

Sebastian “Seb” Matta turned 19 in July, the day he won the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Hobbs vows to rein in vouchers, 'slash red tape for starter homes'

Hobbs vows to rein in vouchers, 'slash red tape for starter homes'

  • Howard Fischer

With fellow Democrats taking control of the Legislature, Gov. Katie Hobbs promised to "crack down on the waste, fraud, and abuse" in ESA vouchers.

Northern Arizona begins flood recovery as water levels recede

Northern Arizona begins flood recovery as water levels recede

  • Maritza Dominguez
    Arizona Republic

As Northern Arizona begins to recover from disastrous floods, evacuation orders begin to be lifted.

Veteran Arizona lobbyist Kevin DeMenna dies of cancer

Veteran Arizona lobbyist Kevin DeMenna dies of cancer

    PHOENIX — Kevin DeMenna, a well-known and experienced lobbyist at the Arizona Capitol, died on Election Day after a struggle with cancer.

    Arizona couple drowns in Salt River

    Arizona couple drowns in Salt River

      A couple died after falling out of their inflatable kayak during a ride down the Salt River, on a day when the city was deluged with rain, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said.

      How Democrats destroyed Turning Point's 'Red Wall' in the midterms

      How Democrats destroyed Turning Point's 'Red Wall' in the midterms

        Republicans are set to regroup next month at Turning Point’s annual “AmericaFest” conference in downtown Phoenix. The theme: “RESTORE THE CULTURE.”

        Amish Shah declares win in Scottsdale-area US House race

        Amish Shah declares win in Scottsdale-area US House race

          PHOENIX — Democrat Amish Shah declared victory over Republican Jay Feely in a pivotal U.S. House race, as Democrats swept stunning victories across the United States.

          Small aircraft makes hard landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor

          Small aircraft makes hard landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor

            PHOENIX — A small aircraft made a "hard landing" at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, causing a runway to remain closed until crews can remove the aircraft, officials said.

            Democrats will control AZ Legislature, but paying for their priorities won't be easy

            Democrats will control AZ Legislature, but paying for their priorities won't be easy

              PHOENIX — After years in the minority, Democratic lawmakers see the Tuesday election results as a mandate to push forward with the proposals they could never get heard in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

              Democrats show historic strength in Arizona

              Democrats show historic strength in Arizona

                Gov. Katie Hobbs was in a very unusual spot on Election Night.

                Local News

                The Week That Was

                The Week That Was

                Another week in The Old Pueblo, another The Week That Was, November 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Arizona get back in the win column, 104-84 over Cal Poly

                Photos: Arizona get back in the win column, 104-84 over Cal Poly

                The Wildcats take down Cal Poly 104-84 to open the pre-conference home schedule, November 5, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: The Week That Was

                Photos: The Week That Was

                Another week in The Old Pueblo, another The Week That Was, November 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Arizona leaves it late, comes back to edge TCU 29-28

                Photos: Arizona leaves it late, comes back to edge TCU 29-28

                The Wildcats used all the clock to get past the visiting Horned Frogs 29-28, November 6, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

                Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

                PHOENIX — When Democrats take control, the Arizona Legislature is expected to abandon its legal defense of abortion restrictions still on the books.

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                PHOENIX — It's taken two decades, but someone from Tucson is once again going to head the Arizona Senate.

                Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

                Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

                Arizona's new Democratic legislative leaders say public school funding will be a top priority, with changes to the state's billion-dollar ESA voucher program on the agenda.

                Why Arizona's election could have profound effect on public schools

                Why Arizona's election could have profound effect on public schools

                Arizona education leaders see new hope for public school funding after Democratic election gains. Changes to school vouchers and funding formulas could be ahead.

                Nation & World

                Here are 5 reasons why a $1,000 car payment is a bad idea

                Here are 5 reasons why a $1,000 car payment is a bad idea

                Not so long ago, people joked about the folly of owning a $1,000 car. Nowadays, financial experts opine on the folly of making a $1,000 car payment.

                How teachers are remaking classrooms for the AI age

                How teachers are remaking classrooms for the AI age

                School systems remain divided over AI, leaving many teachers to navigate the transition largely on their own. Some want AI integrated into classrooms; others want it restricted. Many occupy a middle ground.

                Brand conviction shines light on industry culture of silence

                Brand conviction shines light on industry culture of silence

                Some women say they feared that speaking out against high-profile performers could damage their careers.

                900+ women criminally charged for conduct related to pregnancies

                900+ women criminally charged for conduct related to pregnancies

                In the first three years after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion, more than 900 women faced criminal charges for conduct related to their pregnancies, according to a new report.

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                SpaceX proposes massive data center in Southern Arizona

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                Living Spaces furniture store to open near Tucson Mall

                Living Spaces furniture store to open near Tucson Mall

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Content by Pima Federal Credit Union. Despite the substantial growth, Pima Federal’s dedication to the people where it first put down roots hasn’t changed.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                Crime

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson city prosecutor Matthew Walker has been placed on paid leave as police investigate possible misconduct involving a stalking case connected to his wife.

                Police: Arizona school janitor traded vapes for girls' nude photos

                Police: Arizona school janitor traded vapes for girls' nude photos

                An Arizona school janitor accused of soliciting girls' nude photos in exchange for vapes, police say.

                Pedestrian killed in suspected DUI hit-and-run crash in Tucson

                Pedestrian killed in suspected DUI hit-and-run crash in Tucson

                A 42-year-old man died days after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on Tucson's west side last week.

                Arizona trooper faces more serious sex-crime charge

                Arizona trooper faces more serious sex-crime charge

                An Arizona trooper accused of sexual misconduct with a stranded motorist he was called to help is now facing a more serious charge of sexual assault of a vulnerable adult, authorities say.

                Politics

                Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

                Democrats to end GOP's fight to keep AZ abortion restrictions

                PHOENIX — When Democrats take control, the Arizona Legislature is expected to abandon its legal defense of abortion restrictions still on the books.

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                Tucson has its first state Senate president in two decades

                PHOENIX — It's taken two decades, but someone from Tucson is once again going to head the Arizona Senate.

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson city prosecutor Matthew Walker has been placed on paid leave as police investigate possible misconduct involving a stalking case connected to his wife.

                Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

                Arizona Legislature's new Democratic majority eyes voucher reform

                Arizona's new Democratic legislative leaders say public school funding will be a top priority, with changes to the state's billion-dollar ESA voucher program on the agenda.

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