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Petitions submitted to put school voucher changes on Arizona's ballot

Petitions submitted to put school voucher changes on Arizona's ballot

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — Backers of comprehensive changes to the state's system of taxpayer-funded vouchers for education submitted more than 400,000 signatures Thursday, setting the stage for what could be an expensive campaign.

Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

  • Howard Fischer

Organizers for Protect the Vote Arizona say it's unlikely they have enough petition signatures to overcome the typical failure rate to get on the ballot.

ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — Federal officials have agreed to delay — but not give up on — their plans to convert an Arizona warehouse into a detention facility for illegal migrants.

Supreme Court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

Supreme Court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

  • Howard Fischer

The new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to limit who can participate in girls' sports could undermine an effort by at least one transgender girl in Arizona to continue to compete.

Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

  • Howard Fischer

Statutes limiting transgender athletes, like one approved by Arizona lawmakers in 2022, do not run afoul of federal laws that prevent discrimination based on sex, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a wide-ranging decision.

Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

  • Howard Fischer

Last-minute efforts to craft a deal to avoid a ballot fight over school vouchers crumbled late Monday as Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs got inserted into the dispute.

Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

  • Stephanie Murray Arizona Republic

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying it did not find evidence that his actions violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards. 

U.S. Supreme Court to decide if citizenship proof needed in all Arizona elections

U.S. Supreme Court to decide if citizenship proof needed in all Arizona elections

    The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Arizona can block people who do not provide "documented proof of citizenship'' when registering from voting for president.

    Supreme Court to review Arizona voter registration rules

    Supreme Court to review Arizona voter registration rules

      WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will review state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.

      Former Tucsonan gets probation in Arizona school voucher fraud case

      Former Tucsonan gets probation in Arizona school voucher fraud case

        A former Tucson resident will serve three years' probation for defrauding the state when she moved to Texas and continued to draw thousands of dollars from Arizona's universal school voucher program.

        Arizona House candidate calls DUI turning point amid misconduct

        Arizona House candidate calls DUI turning point amid misconduct

          Arizona House of Representatives candidate Juan Manuel Guerrero says a DUI arrest that cost him his judgeship was a turning point — even as state records show a broader pattern of misconduct that led to a public censure.

          Arizona scholarship nonprofit paid millions to leaders’ companies

          Arizona scholarship nonprofit paid millions to leaders’ companies

            Tens of thousands of Arizona families rely on private school scholarships from a type of nonprofit called Student Tuition Organizations.

            LD23 debate focuses on candidates' experience

            LD23 debate focuses on candidates' experience

              The primary winner in LD23, a sprawling Arizona legislative district that includes parts of includes Maricopa, Yuma, Pima and Pinal counties, gets a shot at flipping the state Capitol.

              More legal challenges filed against Arizona ballot measures

              More legal challenges filed against Arizona ballot measures

                PHOENIX — A Tempe city councilman is going to court to block a statewide vote on a measure that could pave the way for future lawmakers to outlaw early voting.

                Local News

                Photos: Armory Park reopens after extensive renovation

                Photos: Armory Park reopens after extensive renovation

                Armory Park, closed for nearly nine months for a $1.71 million upgrade, renovation and improvement, reopened with a concert, circus arts, food trucks and a car show July 2, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 3, 2026

                Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 3, 2026

                Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Arizona Daily Star.

                6 local contributions to America's first 250 years

                6 local contributions to America's first 250 years

                Catch up on stories about Southern Arizona's contributions to American history, as the Arizona Daily Star's website lifts its paywall for the 4th of July weekend.

                Photos: US gets by Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup

                Photos: US gets by Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup

                Fans at Playground watch the shorthanded US get an insurance goal late to win 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina and advance in the World Cup Finals, July 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Navajo community opposes liquor license

                Navajo community opposes liquor license

                The owner of Chieftain Mobil gas station along Interstate 40 just off the Navajo Nation says liquor sales will help keep the business afloat.

                Petitions submitted to put school voucher changes on Arizona's ballot

                Petitions submitted to put school voucher changes on Arizona's ballot

                PHOENIX — Backers of comprehensive changes to the state's system of taxpayer-funded vouchers for education submitted more than 400,000 signatures Thursday, setting the stage for what could be an expensive campaign.

                Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

                Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

                Organizers for Protect the Vote Arizona say it's unlikely they have enough petition signatures to overcome the typical failure rate to get on the ballot.

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                PHOENIX — Federal officials have agreed to delay — but not give up on — their plans to convert an Arizona warehouse into a detention facility for illegal migrants.

                Nation & World

                Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

                Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

                A new ranking of the nation's wealthiest suburbs, as measured by household income, finds much of America's wealth concentrated in a few metropolitan areas.

                Mysterious, fabled sea creature reeled onto California fishing boat

                Mysterious, fabled sea creature reeled onto California fishing boat

                A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.

                How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders?

                How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders?

                Americans have not rejected the Founders’ ideals. Rather, many believe government has drifted away from them.

                Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

                Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

                The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.

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                Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

                Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

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                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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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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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                Provided content. Planning a family road trip? From vehicle prep to kid-friendly entertainment, smart planning can help make summer travel safer and more enjoyable.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

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                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

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                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                A California man who sent ransom messages to the family of Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance from her Tucson home is likely to get probation when he is sentenced here in September.

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges brought against two of the three YouTubers arrested outside Nancy Guthrie's have been dropped.

                Some Nancy Guthrie ransom demands may be legitimate, FBI says

                Some Nancy Guthrie ransom demands may be legitimate, FBI says

                "This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case," FBI's Phoenix office says.

                Tucson man accused of killing father, assaulting mother

                Tucson man accused of killing father, assaulting mother

                A 39-year-old man has been booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and domestic violence, in connection with the killing of his father and assault of his mother.

                Politics

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                This July 4th is your last chance to see the fireworks over "A" Mountain. The show, switching to drones, could be moved to a new site next year, as well. 

                Drivers to vote on possible strike after failing to reach a deal with Sun Tran

                Drivers to vote on possible strike after failing to reach a deal with Sun Tran

                Sun Tran and the union representing drivers have failed to reach a deal on a new contract.

                Ex-Pima treasurer alleges 'consensual' relationship with employee after harassment claims

                Ex-Pima treasurer alleges 'consensual' relationship with employee after harassment claims

                But former treasurer Brian Johnson's claim of a consensual relationship is refuted by the interim Pima County treasurer.

                Ex-Pima County treasurer faced sexual harassment allegations, records show

                Ex-Pima County treasurer faced sexual harassment allegations, records show

                Former Pima County Treasurer Brian Johnson faced allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior prior to his sudden resignation, personal files show.

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