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Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap

Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.

Rocque Perez Appointed to Tucson City Council Ward 5 Seat

The current director of a regional education board will serve through Dec 1.

Trump offers $1,000 incentive to migrants who leave the country voluntarily

The Homeland Security Department pitched the monetary incentive as a more "dignified" way to leave the country, while saving taxpayers money.

Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know

The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.

Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't

It is not clear that the president has the authority to make such orders to CPB under the law.

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money, and have been preparing for the possibility of stiff cuts since Trump's election.

Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health

The Trump administration will halt $1 billion in federal grants used by school districts to hire mental health professionals like counselors and social workers.

State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again

Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

In a release, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called Trump's tariff scheme “insane”, “economically reckless”, and “illegal”.

Standoff over disability funding heats up as Hobbs threatens blanket vetoes

Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer.

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.

Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds

UCLA researchers call for investments in education and training to protect Latino workforce.

Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS

President Trump is expected to propose rescinding $1.1 billion — two years worth of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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