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Gallego raises more, spends more for potential Senate run against Sinema

WASHINGTON - Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., raised more than $1.6 million in the last quarter with $10.8 million on hand - for a race she hasn't committed to. Meanwhile, Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Phoenix, is raising - and spending - money twice as fast for his bid for Sinema's seat.


Ranchers hail, environmentalists fear Supreme Court clean water ruling

WASHINGTON - Ranchers and GOP lawmakers say a Supreme Court ruling that narrows which waters are subject to federal regulation is a win for private property rights, But environmentalist call the ruling in Sackett v. EPA "disastrous for Arizona, where water is rare."


Supreme Court dismisses Arizona’s last-ditch attempt to preserve Title 42

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has formally dismissed an Arizona-led effort to preserve Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration restriction that the Biden administration officially ended last week, saying Arizona v. Mayorkas was now moot.


Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case expected to have national impact

WASHINGTON - Both sides in the election law debate agree on at least one thing: The Supreme Court's expected ruling Thursday in an Arizona election law case will be felt well beyond the state's borders.


Supreme Court rejects Brnovich attempt to fast-track opioids lawsuit

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Arizona's attempt to fast-track a case against the owners of Purdue Pharma in an effort to protect assets of the company for victims of the opioid crisis.


Both sides now: Arizonans rally to stake out opposing border positions

WASHINGTON - Arizonans on opposite sides of the immigration debate were in Washington Wednesday where they rallied on opposite sides of the Capitol in hopes of making their respective cases to Congress.


Opponents promise Supreme Court decision won’t be last word on asylum

WASHINGTON - Critics vowed Thursday that the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration's restrictive asylum policy move forward will not be the last word and that they intend to keep challenging the plan.


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Flake threatens judicial nominations to force vote on special counsel

WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said Wednesday he will oppose all judicial confirmations until Senate leaders agree to allow a vote on a bill that would keep the White House from interfering in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election.


Gosar shouted down at right-wing groups’ event on social media access

WASHINGTON - Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, had to call Capitol Police after protesters disrupted a forum he joined with right-wing groups - groups the protesters called racists and extremists - complaining about their social media access being restricted over comments on immigration and Islamic law.


Latino voter turnout likely to rise, driven by immigration, health care

WASHINGTON - Just under a half-million Latino voters are expected to go to the polls in Arizona this fall, a 33 percent increase from the 2014 midterm elections that reflects growing numbers and hot-button issues like immigration and health care, according to a new report.


After angry Kavanaugh hearing, Flake, Coons renew bipartisanship call

WASHINGTON - Four days after brokering a deal to investigate Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, GOP Sen. Jeff Flake and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said they fear the partisanship seen at the Kavanaugh hearings will poison not just Congress but the Court - and U.S. democracy.