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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.
Phoenix rings in Year of the Snake at Lunar New Year Festival
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival during the first weekend of February featured colorful dances, traditional Asian art, savory food and hands-on activities.
Nonprofits press Arizona lawmakers to fund community programs over deportations
PHOENIX – Advocates for Arizona's underserved communities urged state legislators Tuesday to stop funding deportation efforts and instead use that money for affordable housing, access to higher education and paid family medical leave for all.
Bill would give Arizona rural communities a say in how groundwater is allocated
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the Rural Groundwater Management Act of 2025 to prevent out-of-state corporations from depleting Arizona's groundwater resources. The bill focuses on preserving water for rural communities, supporting conservation efforts and securing long-term water sustainability for the state.
