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Protestors gathered at the Centennial Pavilion stage in Veteran's Memorial Park in Sierra Vista to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. July 2, 2022

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Arizona voters guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution

Arizona was one of nine states with abortion on the ballot.
Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.
A scale and gavel

Appeals court says Arizona should release list of voters with unverified citizenship

The court rejected an appeal by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ office that sought to reverse the lower court’s order or at least suspend it.
An "I Voted" sticker, included with the early ballot for the 2024 election in Pima County.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.
A now-hiring sign is posted at Chase Bank in downtown Phoenix. February 2023

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.

The Buzz: Returning civility to elections and politics

As 2024 campaigns draw to a close, we ask how we can dial back inflammatory rhetoric.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaking with attendees at the 2023 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Court orders Arizona to release list of voters whose citizenship hasn't been verified

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes' office initially denied a public records requests for the list that was filed by America First Legal.
AZPM will be providing complete coverage of the 2024 Arizona Election.

Your Vote 2024: Voting Guide

Become informed about the process of exercising your voting rights by learning about the essential steps in the voting process.
Arizona law prohibits edibles from being designed to look like children’s candies, such as gummy bears. and marijuana gummies for adults must be labeled with the specific dose on individual gummies and their container. State law limits edibles to a maximum of 10mg of THC per edible and 100mg of THC per package of edibles.

Recreational marijuana home delivery to begin in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Health Services is expanding home delivery to anyone 21 and older.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.
Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

New border operations center to support cross-agency investigations

Governor Katie Hobbs was in Sierra Vista Monday for the dedication of a new border operations center that will allow law enforcement agencies to work together on criminal cases related to border security.
Money in politics is a hot issue in Arizona.

The Buzz: Campaign finance in the 2024 election

How are all those signs, mailers and commercials getting paid for? Plenty of out-of-state money
The old border wall made of military landing platform that stood for years dividing Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Sonora.

Neighboring governors Hobbs, Durazo sign off on environmental plan to address cross-border air, water, waste and wildlife issues

New strategic plan prioritizes sustainable solutions for shared environmental challenges along the Arizona-Sonora border.
View from Finger Rock, Tucson, Ariz.

Coronado National Forest to add 2-mile connector to Finger Rock Trail

First project under the Santa Catalina Trail Plan offers improved access and opportunities.

Fact Check Arizona: Election Conspiracy Theories

With claims of voter fraud and election conspiracy theories abounding, we check in with a reporter who covers voting.

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