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Democratic Gains Make Arizona a ‘Test Case’ for Longevity of School Choice

A Facebook group in Arizona for those using the state's universal school choice program is typically filled with threads about favorite curricula, microschool recommendations and ads for new gymnastics classes or music lessons. But as the election results poured in on Nov. 3 — and it became clear that Democrats...

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Arizona screwworm outbreak sparks pet travel rules across 9 states

PHOENIX - Arizona now has six confirmed cases of the New World screwworm, and the outbreak in the state is entirely concentrated in the southeastern corner of the state. The latest case was confirmed in a horse near Pearce in Cochise County around five miles from the state’s first confirmed case. Arizona’s other confirmed cases involved a dog in Graham County, a sheep and a horse in Greenlee County, and a dog and a horse in Cochise County.

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The effort to remove Arizona's illegal cesspools

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Arizona storm systems bring rain and wind

Scattered showers and spot thunderstorms move across Phoenix and southern Arizona on Friday before clearing out by Saturday night.

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Arizona’s new superintendent announces plans to fix schools

(The Center Square) – Arizona’s top education post will be spearheaded by a former math professor and community college president. Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz, who taught math classes at South Mountain Community College before becoming the eighth president of Glendale Community College, rolled to victory in Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction race last week. Ruiz, a native Arizonan, defeated State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, R-Scottsdale, by 165,571 votes, becoming one of six Democrats to sweep statewide office during the midterms. On Thursday, Ruiz told The Center Square that her 6.55% victory over Yee stemmed from Arizonans’ frustrations over the way K-12 education has been run in the state, particularly by Republican Tom Horne, who Yee defeated in this year’s GOP primary. “It’s a really exciting opportunity, and it is shocking that, in the last 50 years, I'm only the third educator to lead the Arizona Department of Education,” Ruiz said. “That should almost be a minimum qualification, right? “You should be an educator in this important role. And I only not only bring experience from the classroom, but also as an executive leader, as a former president of a community college," she said. "So it’s an opportunity to really take what

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Thousands of illegal cesspools may still be hiding beneath Arizona homes

WHEATFIELDS, AZ — For 45 years, Darlene Medina has called a rural community outside Globe home. She raised her three children there, enjoyed the open space and never thought much about what happened after she flushed the toilet. That changed when she learned her home had a cesspool, an...

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Democrats bring a new agenda to the Arizona Legislature, starting with school vouchers and abortion defense

Arizona Democrats, who will take control of the Arizona Legislature in January, said Tuesday they plan to stop defending the state’s abortion laws in court, overhaul the school voucher program and target tax breaks for data centers. The plans came a week after Democrats won both chambers of the...

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This Gen Zer just won election in Arizona—he’ll oversee 600 employees and a $65 million budget while living at home: ‘I’m not just any 19-year-old’

Sebastian Matta, a college sophomore, beat out a 50-year-old to become clerk of Arizona’s Maricopa County Superior Court—and will earn a $97,000 salary.

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Arizona Loves Most

Thanksgiving is the one meal of the year when most families want the menu to stay exactly the same. The turkey gets the photo op, but if you’ve ever watched a table go quiet when dessert comes out, you know where the real loyalties are. In Arizona, those loyalties land on a classic pairing: pumpkin […]

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12 fastest-growing construction companies in Arizona

Arizona’s construction industry continues to build momentum — literally and economically. The 2026 Inc. 5000 list highlights some of the state’s fastest-growing construction companies and construction-related companies, from roofing and electrical contractors to homebuilders and specialty firms. Their rapid growth reflects Arizona’s ongoing demand for housing, infrastructure and commercial development. Here are the Arizona construction companies that earned spots among the nation’s fastest-growing private businesses.

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Clara Pratte Becomes Arizona's First Native American Elected Statewide

Clara Pratte grew up in Lupton without power or running water. Now she's Arizona's first Native American elected statewide, on the Corporation Commission.

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Crafting Your Home

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Arizona Homeowners Will Be Able to Get Alerts When Someone Files a Change to Their Property Records by Jan. 1

Arizona county assessors must offer owners an opt-in alert by Jan. 1, 2027 when a parcel's ownership or mailing address changes, part of a new deed fraud law.

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Arizona water agency steps back from project to boost Colorado River snow with cloud seeding

Before it comes out of your kitchen faucet, water flows through hundreds of miles of canals, rivers and streams. Before that, more than two thirds of the river begins as water in the Rocky Mountains. Now, the agency that brings Colorado River water to the Phoenix and Tucson areas is stepping away from a program to boost that snow.

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Arizona’s empty offices could become healthcare goldmines

Sometimes you have to mine a lot of rocks before you find a sparkly diamond. In a manner of speaking, the same goes for finding medical spaces throughout Arizona. As Arizona’s population increases, demand for outpatient healthcare facilities rises. But finding financially viable, optimal locations continues to prove challenging.

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From Iraq burn pits to cancer treatment, Arizona veteran shares her fight

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Army veteran Amber Edens was given three to six months to live after doctors found cancer in multiple places. A year later, she is still fighting. Edens, whose cancer has been linked to burn pit exposure during her deployment to Iraq, continues to undergo chemotherapy and radiation. She receives chemotherapy every three months, with no end date for treatment yet.

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Arizona attorney general discusses her 2nd term priorities after landslide reelection

MARK BRODIE: Four years ago, Democrat Kris Mayes won her election for attorney general by fewer than 300 votes. Last week, she won her reelection bid by nearly 300,000 votes. Mayes’ victory was part of Democrats sweeping the statewide offices on the ballot, flipping two congressional districts and taking control of the state Legislature for the first time since the mid-1960s.

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With Democrats in control, Teresa Leyba Ruiz sees an opening to put public schools first

Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction hopes a newly Democratic-controlled state Legislature will help her turn promises to prioritize public education into action. “This is really a great time for Arizona because public education must be prioritized, and we have the leaders in place to ensure that this happens,”...

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Arizona is seeing nearly 5 times more flu cases than normal so far this season

Arizona has already confirmed more than 2,400 influenza cases this fall, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. That’s nearly five times as many cases as would be expected for this time of year. More than 900 flu cases were confirmed in the state just in the last...

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Democrats take victory lap and promise big changes for Arizona, including more public education funding and ESA reform

Arizona Democrats are preparing for a dramatic shift in power at the state Capitol, promising major changes to education policy and the state's controversial Empowerment Scholarship Account voucher program after last week's election results. Gov. Katie Hobbs joined incoming Democratic legislative leaders Tuesday to celebrate what they called a historic...

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Strength through unity: 13th CABS

As the terrain of warfare evolves and global tensions rise, the U.S. Air Force recognizes the pressing need for innovation and adaptation to maintain combat readiness among Airmen. With the activation of the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron at the 56th Fighter Wing, Airmen will prepare for deployment and train...

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