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Government-politics

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

  • Howard Fischer

At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

  • Josh Kelety Associated Press

The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

  • Howard Fischer

Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

  • Howard Fischer

An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

  • Howard Fischer

Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

Third-party candidate for Arizona governor can stay on ballot, judge rules

Third-party candidate for Arizona governor can stay on ballot, judge rules

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — Hugh Lytle can continue to run for the No Labels nomination for governor despite the fact he did not comply with a state law requiring him to list his home address on his paperwork.

Arizona House votes to criminalize warnings to ICE arrest targets

Arizona House votes to criminalize warnings to ICE arrest targets

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers are advancing a proposal to make criminals out of those who warn others that they are in "imminent or ongoing'' threat of being arrested or picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other law enforcement.

Judge to decide if No Labels Party candidate can run for Arizona governor

Judge to decide if No Labels Party candidate can run for Arizona governor

    PHOENIX — A judge is set to decide Tuesday whether a gubernatorial hopeful can run for office despite the fact he didn't list his home address on nominating papers and petitions.

    Gov. Katie Hobbs to use vetoes to push Arizona lawmakers for budget plan

    Gov. Katie Hobbs to use vetoes to push Arizona lawmakers for budget plan

      Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says she will veto all legislation that reaches her desk until lawmakers deliver their long-promised budget proposal. 

      28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud

      28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud

        Of 3.6 million ballots cast in Arizona in the 2024 election, only 28 were flagged as potential illegal voting by a group that cross checks Arizona voter data with other states. That's about 0.0000083% of total ballots cast in the state.

        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

          Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

          Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

          Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

            PHOENIX — Arizona won't get a chance to try to shut down an online wagering site — at least not yet.

            Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

            Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

              PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

              Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

              Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

                PHOENIX — A federal judge is refusing to block Arizona from prosecuting an online gambling site for violating state gaming laws.

                Local News

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                On America's upcoming 250th birthday, will Tucson party like it's 1876?

                On America's upcoming 250th birthday, will Tucson party like it's 1876?

                When the United States celebrated its 100th birthday in 1876, Tucson was still a relatively new addition to the still-expanding nation.

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                State & Regional

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

                Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

                One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

                Nation & World

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

                President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

                Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

                Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

                Voting rights advocates warn that these copycat measures could still disenfranchise citizens who ‌lack certain forms of ID during this year’s elections.

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                U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

                U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

                Interact With Us

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                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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                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                Politics

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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