Alysa Horton is expected to graduate in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Horton has served as a digital productions intern for The Arizona Republic and an editorial intern for Arizona Foothills Magazine.
PHOENIX – State legislators and local officials are at odds over a bill that would use tax money for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field improvements.
TUCSON – Tucson community members and dignitaries from across the country gathered to honor the life of Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva at a funeral Mass and celebration of life.
PHOENIX – Arizona State University is quietly navigating the Trump administration’s DEI rules and practices. Meanwhile, legislation passed the Arizona Senate that would make universities and community colleges “ineligible to receive state monies in any fiscal year in which the higher education institution offers one or more courses on diversity, equity and inclusion.”
PHOENIX – The Grand Canyon and other Arizona national lands are navigating the Trump administration firings and hiring freeze ahead of the busiest season.
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.
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.
TEMPE – New Deal Meal members are serving Tempe residents in need on Sundays despite multiple warnings from police and citations for the lack of special event permits.
