Feds reimburse only a fraction of Arizona costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in US illegally, with no sign of change despite Trump’s immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON – The federal government reimburses only a fraction of Arizona costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Despite President Donald Trump’s focus on immigration, that’s unlikely to change.
Science and health program for Native American youth to shut down in Northern Arizona
PHOENIX – Training in STEM and health fields in northern Arizona is in jeopardy of shutting down due to a wave of Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI. The summer program serves primarily people from nearby Indigenous communities and tribal nations, while also welcoming participants from other backgrounds.
Bad air days: Phoenix-area smog is getting worse, but Arizona GOP lawmakers want Trump to block EPA ozone rules
WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Biggs and other Arizona Republicans in Congress are urging President Donald Trump to block the EPA from downgrading the status of Maricopa County’s air quality. Little can be done locally, they say, because most of the smog-producing ozone drifts in from Mexico and California.
Apple’s $500B pledge to expand US manufacturing includes chips from massive TSMC Phoenix factory; Trump credits tariff threat
WASHINGTON – Apple’s pledge to spend $500 billion to onshore production means a boost for TSMC’s massive chip factory in Phoenix. President Donald Trump chalked up Apple CEO Tim Cook’s move to Trump’s tariff threat.
Arizona universities quietly delete DEI language while trying to navigate Trump rules on diversity, equity and inclusion
PHOENIX – Arizona universities are attempting to navigate changes in diversity, equity and inclusion regulations from the Trump administration while quietly removing DEI-related language. Some Arizona legislators are working to bring a state constitutional amendment to voters over DEI practices.
5 ways the Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hit Arizona wallets
WASHINGTON – The 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened on imports from Mexico and Canada would cause pain in Arizona. Prices on fruits and vegetables, gas and housing would rise and tourism – and the tax revenue it brings – could fall.
‘We’re going to support’ small businesses: DA says California’s Prop. 36 should help reduce retail thefts
LOS ANGELES – “I think it's a way of telling the businesses that we are going to do our jobs, and we're going to support you,” says Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. California’s Prop. 36 allows law enforcement to charge people with felonies for thefts under $950 if that person has two prior theft convictions.
Arizona ICE Act draws protests as lawmakers debate role of local police in immigration enforcement
PHOENIX – The Arizona ICE Act would mandate all local law enforcement aid in federal immigration law. As the bill works its way through the Senate, protesters question the potential strain on local law enforcement and immigrant communities.
RFK and Tulsi Gabbard confirmations extend Kelly, Gallego losing streak on Trump Cabinet picks
WASHINGTON – Arizona's Democratic senators have been on the losing end of every confirmation they opposed since President Donald Trump started filling out his Cabinet.
Arizona sheriffs want no part of Trump immigration crackdown but Arpaio says hardline measures work
WASHINGTON – Immigration enforcement has started to become a responsibility for Arizona counties. But sheriffs say they lack resources and some worry about losing community trust if they help with President Trump’s mass round-up and deportation.
‘Know Your Rights’ workshop at ASU empowers students to navigate potential ICE encounters
TEMPE – Aliento at ASU hosted a “Know Your Rights” workshop to support students without legal immigration status and empower them to navigate potential ICE encounters and threats of deportation. The workshop came after the College Republicans United club at ASU held a tabling event where they encouraged students to report classmates to ICE.
Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines
WASHINGTON — Most copper mined in the U.S. comes from Arizona. But President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he will halt minting of pennies isn’t likely to make much difference, because nearly all the metal in pennies made since 1982 is zinc – including the 3.2 billion minted last year.
