Trump inauguration gets cold shoulder from some Arizona Democrats but draws both Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake
WASHINGTON – The second inauguration of the divisive former president is putting civility to the test. Freshman Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix will skip it, but other Democrats, including freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego, plan to be there as Donald Trump returns to power.
Lawmakers push critical mineral status for copper, a major Arizona export, which would mean green energy tax breaks and less regulation
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers from Arizona, home to the largest copper mines in the U.S., are pushing to add the metal to a federal list of critical minerals. That would trigger tax breaks and a faster permit process. Copper is critical for green energy industries and electric vehicles. The U.S. House has already approved the bill.
Solar power growth could slow if Trump keeps promise to kill Biden-era incentives
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to cut incentives for solar power under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act could undermine a green industry that has exploded in the last decade.
Ruben Gallego outspent Kari Lake to win Senate seat but other Arizona races proved money isn’t always enough
WASHINGTON – Big money poured into Arizona’s elections, and the U.S. Senate race between Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake was among the costliest in the country. But the final tallies show that a fundraising edge doesn’t always equate to victory.
Counting continues as incumbent U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert seek to fend off Democrats Kirsten Engel, Amish Shah in Arizona
WASHINGTON – Freshman U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Tucson has pulled ahead of Democratic rival Kirsten Engel, as seven-term GOP Rep. David Schweikert held a small lead over challenger Amish Shah in two of the most competitive House races nationwide.
In closely watched rematch, freshman U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani tangles with ex-state Sen. Kirsten Engel over border, abortion and extremism
WASHINGTON – First-term U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani is defending his seat against former state Sen. Kirsten Engel in a rematch, two years after he defeated her by just 5,200 votes. The rivals from Tucson are squabbling over border security, abortion rights and who’s more able to work across the aisle.
Republicans falsely link illegal immigration to federal relief funds as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Helene pushed disaster relief to the political forefront, former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have leveled false claims about FEMA diverting funds to help migrants.
Arizona has seen growth in clean energy jobs under Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, at a cost Republicans call wasteful
WASHINGTON – The 2-year-old Inflation Reduction Act gives incentives for clean energy projects. Democrats tout job growth and progress against climate change, but Republicans remain skeptical at the high cost.
Endorsements from Parkland survivors group elevates gun debate in Arizona races that pit Democrats against NRA-backed Republicans
WASHINGTON – March For Our Lives, the group formed by survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting, has endorsed two Arizona Democrats against NRA backed Republicans.
Kirsten Engel slams Juan Ciscomani over links to Patriot Academy, a Christian nationalist group, as Arizona congressional race simmers
WASHINGTON – Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel has slammed Rep. Juan Ciscomani for his ties to Patriot Academy. The Tucson Republican, who enjoys a relatively moderate image, won’t discuss the group, which wants to end church-state separation and promotes the idea of Christian government.
Amid heat waves and drought, Arizona Republicans reject expert consensus on climate change as ‘fake science’
WASHINGTON – Arizona heat waves and drought are exacerbated by climate change, experts say, yet Kari Lake and Republicans in Congress dispute the scientific consensus.
Stanton joins House Democrat calls for Biden to drop reelection bid as GOP ties Arizona Dems to president’s sinking ship
WASHINGTON – Rep. Greg Stanton of Phoenix joined a growing list of House Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid. Republicans are slamming Arizona Democrats who haven’t issued such calls. Biden has slipped in Arizona polls since a disastrous debate performance, and the GOP is determined to capitalize.
