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AG Mayes says Arizona retains access to abortion medication

The announcement comes after a federal judge placed an injunction against Mifepristone, a drug used in non-surgical abortions.

Paper changes caused Maricopa County printer failure: report

County officials used longer ballots on thicker paper than had been used previously.

Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall

Like other parts of the West, northern Arizona received an abundance of snow over the winter.

Tribe warns US government against moving ahead with mine

San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler said during a visit last week that U.S. Forest Service officials confirmed plans to push forward on the publication of the environmental analysis.

Cochise County officials ordered to pay legal fees

The ruling stems from the case filed against the Board of Supervisors for not certifying the 2022 election on time.

Tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water

The $233 million pact with the Gila River Indian Community, announced in Phoenix, was hailed as an example of the kind of cooperation needed to rescue the river.

AG asks for injunction in Cochise elections case

If granted it would stop the County Recorder from running elections.

The Buzz: Why a 32-year-old federal law has failed to bring Native American remains home

A federal law was supposed to ensure returns of most remains by 1995. So why are thousands of Arizona tribal remains still not back with their people?

Arizona Supreme Court rejects bid to reschedule execution

Lawyers for Gov. Hobbs have said the state lacks staff with the expertise to carry out an execution

Hundreds of millions of dollars headed to the West for water and drought relief

The federal dollars are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.

Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices

The governor’s office said state agencies have 30 days to be in compliance.

Opioid mitigation efforts underway in Pima County

One Arizona settlement funds immediate purchase of Narcan, eligible for new settlement funds.

UA bans TikTok on university-managed devices

The move comes after President Joe Biden issued an executive order banning the app from government devices.

Tucson woman challenges "ban" by Pima County

County says it can exclude people who slander board members.

Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions

The afternoon court appearance is scheduled the same day convicted murderer Aaron Gunches had been set to die.

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