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ADOT to add 18 new EV charging stations in Arizona

They said this will help encourage the use of electric vehicles as an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.

The Buzz: Arizona/Saudi relations go back long before Fondomonte

We listen to an episode of AZPM's podcast Tapped that traces the link between the two deserts

Man charged with making online threats to kill election officials in Colorado and Arizona

The case is brought as part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, which began in June 2021.

Judge to hear arguments over whether to dismiss Arizona's fake elector case

At least a dozen defendants are seeking a dismissal under an Arizona law that bars using baseless legal actions in a bid to silence critics.

Southern Arizona man arrested for alleged threats against Trump as candidate visits border

The sheriff's office said he was arrested at around 2:30 p.m. It did not describe the alleged threats or provide other details on the arrest.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

The justices acted on an emergency appeal filed by state and national Republicans.

Cochise officials to meet with Trump during Thursday border visit

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Sierra Vista Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, Secret Service and other law enforcement partners on security for former president Donald Trump’s visit to the border on Thursday.

Top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife indicted on charges of misusing public funds

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records.

Arizona Corporation Commission urges congress to exempt utilities from EPA hazardous waste costs

ACC pushes for federal legislation to avoid higher utility rates and cleanup expenses following EPA hazardous substance regulations.

AZ Supreme Court upholds GOP-backed border security proposal for November ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a lower court that a Republican-backed border security proposal can stay on the November ballot.

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.

With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

The coalition, Arizona for Abortion Access, said it is the most signatures validated for a citizens initiative in state history.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

Arizona GOP urges SCOTUS to reinstate voter restriction law

Arizona's top Republican lawmakers are asking the nation's high court to revive a law that would limit federal-only voters.

The Buzz: 4-Day school weeks in Arizona

Does taking a day off help with some of the state's education issues?

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