Governors prod Congress for more help on growing threat of wildfires in West
WASHINGTON – The western United States faces a severe and growing wildfire crisis. Increasingly destructive wildfires have threatened lives, herds and livelihoods. Governors of Arizona and 19 other states are urging Congress to act more swiftly to improve federal efforts to reduce and manage wildfires.
T visa rule changes could help survivors of human trafficking seeking immigration status
PHOENIX – A new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services T visa rule change implemented in August could provide opportunities for victims and survivors of human trafficking. However, it may also complicate the process, according to legal experts, attorneys and advocates.
Half-million mixed-status families in Arizona will face vastly different realities under Trump or Harris immigration policies
WASHINGTON – Mixed-status families in Arizona face fears of separation. A Donald Trump presidency could exacerbate that. Nationwide, 22 million people live in mixed-status households, including over half a million in Arizona, according to estimates from FWD.us, an immigration advocacy group.
“We need to speak out and speak loud”: People of color battle targeted disinformation
AUSTIN, Texas — Disinformation has surged in the U.S. and beyond and become an especially powerful threat during election years. Experts say immigrant communities and people of color are particular targets, as bad actors exploit political fears and ideologies and find these voters where they congregate – on messaging apps such as WeChat and WhatsApp.
In private meetings and public town halls, Republicans and Democrats work to restore voter trust and faith in democracy
WOODRUFF, Wis. – From cross-partisan groups working in battleground states to off-the-record meetings of conservatives in Republican strongholds, new initiatives nationwide aim to restore trust in elections, combat ‘The Big Lie’ and shore up democracy.
Proposition 139: What the Arizona ballot initiative would mean for abortion access
WASHINGTON – The Proposition 139 ballot initiative would guarantee a right to abortion in Arizona, extending the limit from 15 weeks to about 24 weeks.
‘Our No. 1 job is to make sure that they’re safe’: America confronts election intimidation
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Election intimidation became the norm after the 2020 election. To shore up democracy’s defenses this year, officials across the country are increasing training and implementing new protections, such as erecting ceiling-high fences to safeguard workers.
Phoenix lawyer tapped by Biden would be second South Asian federal judge in Arizona – after older sister, an appeals court judge
WASHINGTON – Following in his sister’s footsteps: Phoenix lawyer Sharad Desai, tapped for a federal judgeship by President Joe Biden, has an older sister who serves on the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first South Asian federal judge in Arizona.
After scathing GAO report, Border Patrol agents ordered to stop tossing out migrants’ belongings
WASHINGTON – Customs and Border Protection has issued a directive that deems migrants’ essential belongings off-limits after a scathing GAO report revealed abuses at holding facilities.
Arizona Democrats excited as Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination, vow to help her win battleground state
CHICAGO – Arizona delegates return from the Democratic National Convention determined to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the state and the White House.
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, in tight Senate race with Kari Lake, showcased on final night of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO – Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, along with Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, gun control activist Gabby Giffords, spoke in prime time before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination.
Black Democrats see Kamala Harris driving up turnout in Arizona
CHICAGO – Black votes may not be a huge factor in Arizona, but for Black Democrats, Kamala Harris’ candidacy is a big deal.
