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Arizona Humane Society seeing rise in violent animal cruelty cases
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Humane Society is asking for you to keep your eyes and ears open for any mistreatment toward animals after seeing a rise in violent animal cruelty cases. Because the animals suffering from these horrific crimes...

Arizona Attorney General sues to save almost 2 million people from losing health insurance
PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing the federal government over a new rule that could cause a major change to healthcare coverage for more than a million people. Mayes joined 20 other states in suing the Trump Administration...

Lessons from La Guardia - Can Zohran Mamdani reshape New York—and national—politics like Mayor Fiorello La Guardia once did?
Zohran Mamdani has no shortage of enemies. The Queens assembly member and democratic socialist, who handily beat disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo in the contest to become the Democratic candidate in New York City’s upcoming mayoral race, can...

Colt Grill owners have initial court appearances Wednesday in Arizona; Foley restaurant remains closed
One of Foley’s newest curb appeal restoration projects now sits empty and closed downtown, the lights over the cow-patterned seats and self-serve sauce bar dimmed to dark. Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits closed around lunchtime Tuesday July 15, when...

Letter: Re: July 16 LTE Consequences of Elections
Please explain how you arrived at current gas prices being halved by Trump, and eggs now being cheaper. Please stick to the facts. A simple Google search is all it takes to get them. Here are a few: Average gas price (September 23, 2024): Average...

Michael Carbone highlights re-election efforts and support for Arizona small businesses
Michael Carbone, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and current Majority Leader, has recently posted several updates on his social media accounts regarding his ongoing political activities and support for local businesses.On July 17,...

Federal government restores $6.2 million in funding for LGBTQ non-profits
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo More than $6 million in federal funding for nine non-profit organizations serving LGBTQ people and...

June: Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in Greenlee County compared to previous month
Benjamin Taylor Board President of the State Bar of Arizona | https://benjamintaylorlawyer.com/attorney-profile/Benjamin Taylor Board President of the State Bar of Arizona | https://benjamintaylorlawyer.com/attorney-profile/ There was the same...

TSMC to top $100bn as it plans 11 fabs in Taiwan Market news | July 18, 2025 TSMC to build 11 fabs in Taiwan to meet demand for Ai chips as it ramps up production in Arizona…
TSMC to build 11 fabs in Taiwan to meet demand for Ai chips as it ramps up production in Arizona and Japan. Demand for AI chips is driving a 30% increase in revenue this year to break through US$100bn. The company is speeding up volume production...

Santa Cruz County had 1 fewer active license to practice law in Q2 than previous quarter
Benjamin Taylor Board President of the State Bar of Arizona | https://benjamintaylorlawyer.com/attorney-profile/Benjamin Taylor Board President of the State Bar of Arizona | https://benjamintaylorlawyer.com/attorney-profile/ There was one fewer...

Arizona Native communities worried about proposed cuts to local media
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — A move in Congress to defund public broadcasting is sparking concerns in Arizona that it could silence local stations serving as a lifeline in rural and tribal communities. For decades, Flagstaff-based Native Public...

Arizona officials warn against police impersonation amid rising incidents
Col. Jeffrey Glover - Director | Arizona Department of Public SafetyCol. Jeffrey Glover - Director | Arizona Department of Public Safety Cities across the nation are facing a troubling trend of individuals attempting to impersonate law enforcement...

Peter Thiel-Backed Hadrian Raises $260 Million To Build AI-Powered Mega Factory In Arizona
Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup, has successfully concluded a $260 million Series C funding round, led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Lux Capital. What Happened: The funding will be utilized to establish a new 270,000 square foot...

Arizona schools chief can’t force use of ‘structured English immersion,’ court rules
PHOENIX — State schools chief Tom Horne has no legal power to force school districts to use only “structured English immersion” to teach the language to students who are not proficient, the Court of Appeals has decided. In a ruling Thursday, the...

Arizona woman sentenced for trying to sell fentanyl, heroin
PHOENIX — A southern Arizona woman was recently sentenced to time behind bars after admitting to trying to sell fentanyl and heroin pills, authorities announced Tuesday. Elvira Felix pleaded guilty in Pima County Superior Court to two counts of...

Eli Crane addresses political readiness and healthcare fraud in latest social media posts
Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | BallotpediaEli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | Ballotpedia Rep. Eli Crane, a U.S. Congressman representing Arizona’s 2nd district...

Debbie Lesko shares reflections on Arizona elections and calls for end to sheriff’s office monitoring
Debbie Lesko, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Arizona's 8th District since 2018, shared her experiences and views on recent local events through a series of posts on her social media account.On July 16, 2025, Lesko posted about her visit to a...

Gov. Hobbs seeks federal reimbursement for Arizona border spending
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is exploring whether the federal government can reimburse the state for border security costs, including money spent on the shipping container wall constructed under former Gov. Doug Ducey. The...

Cheryl Lombard named new CEO of NAIOP Arizona
NAIOP Arizona, the leading organization for commercial real estate development and advocacy in the state, announced today the appointment of Cheryl Lombard as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lombard will officially assume the role on September 1,...

Arizona Senators propose renaming Tucson federal building to honor Raúl Grijalva
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are introducing a legislation to honor the late Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva by renaming a Tucson federal building after him. On July 17, 2025, the senators introduced a...