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WATCH: Republican lawmakers propose reforms to Arizona’s SNAP program
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (107+ words) PHOENIX " Republican lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature are introducing several measures aimed at reforming SNAP, which is federally funded but administered by the state. Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, a Republican in Legislative District 3, says the legislation is aimed at…...
Arrest made in 2019 shooting death of a teen in West Phoenix
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (127+ words) PHOENIX " Phoenix police have announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man for the 2019 homicide of a teen. In October 2019, officers found 18-year-old Ethan Derivera sitting in the driver's seat of a car, shot near 70th Avenue and McDowell Road. Derivera was…...
Mitsubishi invests $600M in Arizona copper mine project set to become third largest in US
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (111+ words) Mitsubishi is shelling out nearly $600 million as a joint venture partner for an expanded copper mine project in Arizona. Mitsubishi is shelling out nearly $600 million as a joint venture partner for an expanded copper mine project in Arizona.The Copper…...
Arizona inventor pulls water from thin air to tackle Southwest's water crisis
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) Arizona and the Southwest are facing a growing water crisis, shrinking rivers, rising demand, and new AI data centers putting added pressure on supplies. PHOENIX " Arizona and the Southwest are facing a growing water crisis, shrinking rivers, rising demand, and…...
30% of Arizona taxpayers could have to refile state taxes if Legislature doesn't pass fix
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (642+ words) PHOENIX " It's tax season, but there's a problem: Arizona's state tax forms have provisions that aren't in state law. The tax forms include the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and provisions Gov. Katie Hobbs…...
Arizona workers demand strong heat protection rules from the state
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (143+ words) PHOENIX " Dozens of workers and safety advocates packed a meeting on Wednesday at the state's Industrial Commission, pushing back against proposed heat protection guidelines. Workers say the guidelines don't go far enough to protect them in the dangerous summer heat....
'We have to start somewhere': Arizona bill would create $5M rental assistance program
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (732+ words) PHOENIX " Arizona lawmakers are considering a bipartisan plan to create a $5 million rental assistance program to help families facing eviction. House Bill 2682, which would create the Arizona Rental Assistance Program within the Department of Economic Security, cleared a key committee…...
Could Arizona, other Colorado River Basin states sign short-term deal?
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (582+ words) Time is running out for a new deal on how to allocate water from the Colorado River. Now, Arizona's negotiator is saying a bridge deal could be on the table. The current agreement expires at the end of the year,…...
Lottery opens for 2027 non-commercial Colorado River trips through Grand Canyon
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (120+ words) Nicole Gutierrez is one of ABC15's Things to Do reporters, focusing on stories highlighting local community gems, family attractions, restaurants and local haunts. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ " The National Park Service announced Monday that it is now accepting applications…...
After record-setting wait, Grijalva pushes legislation to require House Speaker to swear in members sooner
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (322+ words) PHOENIX " "No delays. No excuses. No political games." That's what District 7 Representative Adelita Grijalva said in a recent Instagram video as she introduced the "No Delay in Representation Act" last month. If passed, the legislation would require the House Speaker…...