Donald Trump has promised mass deportations, but public support is mixed
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump made mass deportations a signature campaign promise. Republicans universally ran on border security but not all embraced the idea of rounding up 11 million people, and public support for that controversial policy is relatively soft.
Counting continues as incumbent U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert seek to fend off Democrats Kirsten Engel, Amish Shah in Arizona
WASHINGTON – Freshman U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Tucson has pulled ahead of Democratic rival Kirsten Engel, as seven-term GOP Rep. David Schweikert held a small lead over challenger Amish Shah in two of the most competitive House races nationwide.
Arizona statewide ballot measures 2024 guide: Voters decide on 13 propositions
PHOENIX – This election, Arizona voters have been swarmed with a plethora of ballot measures, with 13 state measures on the ballot.
Arizona enshrines abortion rights, ends 15-week ban as Proposition 139 sails to approval
Arizona voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, approving Proposition 139 by a decisive margin of nearly 2-1. Passage means Arizona will protect a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy through fetal viability – roughly nine weeks beyond the state’s current 15-week ban.
Arizona approves Proposition 314 that will let police arrest undocumented immigrants, stoking fears of racial profiling
WASHINGTON – Arizona voters gave overwhelming approval to a ballot measure that gives state and local police the power to arrest undocumented immigrants – the latest volley in a decades-long effort by conservatives dissatisfied with federal enforcement.
Reigning USL champions Phoenix Rising FC opens back-to-back title quest in New Mexico
PHOENIX – For the second straight year, Phoenix Rising FC faces an uphill battle with every postseason game on the road in their march to claim a second straight USL Championship, a rare feat since 2018.
Rebounds and turnovers: GCU men’s basketball eyes improvements, looks to defend WAC title
PHOENIX – GCU men’s basketball played an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico Tuesday and easily won 87-57. However, the Lopes found many holes in their game that must be filled before their Nov. 4 season opener.
Arizona Cardinals return home to test momentum vs. heartbroken Chicago Bears
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals, coming off a tough comeback win over the Miami Dolphins, have their mind set on beating the Chicago Bears, led by the number one overall pick Caleb Williams.
On-call maternity care in rural Arizona boosted by AHCCCS funding
PHOENIX – The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) distributed $2.5 million to four community health centers through the Whole Person Care Initiative for on-call maternity care services in rural communities.
Arizona, Colorado put future NFL draft picks to the test in Tucson with swarm of scouts in attendance
TUCSON – Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona Wildcats, Deion Sanders, Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Brent Brennan, Tetairoa McMillan, Noah Fifita, NFL Draft, Big 12, Tacario Davis, Tucson
For Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns, talk ‘really doesn’t matter’ ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
PHOENIX – When Mike Budenholzer visited Jusuf Nurkić in Croatia, he laid the foundation for this “talk is cheap” mentality. Ahead of the new NBA season, the Suns are adopting that mindset and letting the results speak for themselves.
Arizona Humane Society and Soldier’s Best Friend aid military families with pets, service animals
PHOENIX – Arizona Humane Society's Project Active Duty and Soldier’s Best Friend support active-duty military personnel and veterans by providing foster care for pets and service dog training during and after service.
