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Supporters say a new Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge would enhance the Tucson metropolitan area and beyond. Currently, paths along the river are popular for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users.

Pima County advances plans for Santa Cruz River conservation and wildlife refuge

New partnership aims to protect the Santa Cruz River’s riparian habitat and promote environmental education.

An election worker gathers tabulated ballots to be boxed inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix.

Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego

At the time the AP called the race, Gallego led Lake with 50% of the vote to 48%

Kari Lake (R - left) and U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D - right) discuss the issues during an Arizona Clean Elections Debate on October 9, 2024. The two candidates are battling for a U.S. Senate seat.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The decision came Sunday after voter rights groups complained of delays in vote counting and in notifying voters about signature problems.

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

The groups argued that tens of thousands of Arizonans could be disenfranchised

The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections

We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.

A woman writes a postcard to the Tucson Mayor and Council asking them to reconsider a city ordinance that requires a permit to distribute food to 10 or more people in city parks on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Tucson City Council will revisit permit system for feeding unhoused in public parks

They moved to examine the issue and report back in 60 days.

Students and community members march on the University of Arizona campus on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian protestors, activists react to next Trump administration

“Anybody who sympathizes with the plight of the Palestinians is worried, for good reason,” an organizer said.

A sign on the University of Arizona campus advertising a voting center.

Early numbers show Hispanic vote in Arizona shifting Republican

As the vote tally continues in Arizona, there is evidence that the Hispanic vote shifted toward Republican, as evidenced by voting trends in Yuma and Santa Cruz counties.

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.

Democratic candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission, Joshua Polacheck at the AZ Democratic Election Night Party at Hotel Congress, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Republican candidates lead Arizona Corporation Commission race

Incumbent Lea Marquez-Petersen looks at another four years.

U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva speaking with supporters of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren at a town hall at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug. 1, 2019.

Incumbent Raul Grijalva leads Republican Daniel Butierez

This will likely be Grijalva's 12th term in Congress.

Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos has significant lead over Republican Heather Lappin

As of midnight Wednesday, Nanos had a lead of about 23,000 votes.

A Border Patrol vehicle sits near border walls separating Tijuana, Mexico, from the United States, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in San Diego. President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.

Arizona’s border security prop headed toward passing

Arizona’s border security Proposition 314 was headed toward passing with more than 60 percent of the vote Tuesday night.

Incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R - left) and challenger Kirsten Engel (D - right) discuss the issues during an Arizona Clean Elections Debate on October 8, 2024. The two candidates are battling for Arizona Congressional District 6.

Engel in the lead in CD6 Tuesday night

The numbers were preliminary with few votes from Cochise County reported.

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