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Arizona students rally at Capitol demanding protection from Trump education policies
Democratic lawmakers and students from across the state gathered at the state Capitol Monday morning to demand that lawmakers protect students from the Trump administration’s attacks and ensure higher education funding won’t be cut. The Arizona...

Arizona Sen. Gallego's comments on trans kids, immigration show support of right-wing causes
Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says "there should be a separation” between transgender children and their peers in certain sports based on their biology. In an interview with a conservative online magazine called The Dispatch, which...

State lawmakers denouncing immigration enforcement tactics, referencing KGUN 9 report on TEP impersonators
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — KGUN 9 is following up after reporting how Southside neighbors jumped into action when they believed immigration officers were posing as Tucson Electric Power workers. ORIGINAL STORY |Southside neighbors confront TEP...

Bill barring China from owning Arizona land vetoed by governor
Supporters of the legislation argued it was needed to protect Arizona's military assets from foreign espionage. PHOENIX — Legislation attempting to stop the People's Republic of China from owning a substantial interest in Arizona land has been...

Texas moves closer to mandating local immigration enforcement by sheriffs
Texas has maintained a firm stance on immigration enforcement, and a bill now on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk reinforces that position. The measure, passed by both chambers of the state Legislature, would require most Texas sheriffs to enter into...

Arizona Cardinals will host first Mental Health Awareness Game in December
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the Arizona Cardinals are making history with their first-ever Raise Awareness for Mental Health Game. This initiative, led by Brook Choulet, M.D., will be taking place Sunday, December 7 at State...

Low-income Phoenix students lose education plans, housing in federal Job Corps cuts
More than 200 low-income students at the Phoenix Job Corps Center got just a few days' notice that their vocational training program is shutting down. Many are losing not only their education plans, but also their housing. This comes amid Trump...

Vegas Knight Hawks earn first win against Arizona in 10 meetings

New York Times bestselling author to stop in Arizona on book tour for new graphic novel
Marissa Meyer told 12News that she wrote 'We Could Be Magic' for her younger self, and for curvy girls everywhere. PHOENIX — It's always a good time for a graphic novel! New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's latest book, We Could Be...

Arizona Gov. Hobbs supports LGBTQ+ Youth Day

Arizona college students rally for affordable education

WATCH: Southern Arizona organization offers scholarships to promote higher education

Cal Poly baseball’s magical season ends in loss to Arizona
Cal Poly baseball’s season has come to an end at the hands of the University of Arizona in the Eugene Regional finals, falling 14-0 on Sunday evening. After an extra-innings walk-off win against Utah Valley earlier on Sunday, the Mustangs advanced...

Hawaii joins Wisconsin in raising LGBT flag to ring in Pride Month
The Hawaii State Capitol raised its first rainbow flag in Honolulu on Monday to commemorate Pride Month, a holiday surrounding the LGBT community. “In Hawaiʻi, aloha is more than a word — it’s a value that guides how we treat one another, with...
American transgender woman files asylum claim in Canada after Trump’s edict on gender
Open this photo in gallery:Protesters march at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally in New York on March 31, 2025.Kylie Cooper/Reuters An American transgender woman has lodged an asylum claim in Canada, in what her lawyers say is a test case of...

Arizona’s skills economy: Careers without college
Katherine Cecala Submitted photo By Katherine Cecala | Junior Achievement of Arizona For generations, a high school diploma or college degree was sufficient in preparing young adults for the transition into building a career. But in recent...

80 arrested in Charleston immigration sting
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie on Monday announced 80 arrests in a multi-agency sting operation over the weekend at a Ladson nightclub. Among the 80 arrests were two “high level” cartel members, Ritchie said, and one man with an...

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 42 H-1B petitions in Arizona throughout 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

Boulder attack suspect's visa history fuels criticism of Biden immigration policies
A witness recounts the Boulder, Colorado, terrorist attack. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Boulder, Colorado, terror attack suspect’s immigration history underscores national security concerns about immigration policies throughout...

Arizona Opera Announces New President & General Director
Arizona Opera has named conductor Brian DeMaris as its new President and General Director. The company said that after an extensive international search, DeMaris will assume the role effective immediately. DeMaris is an accomplished conductor and...