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David Livingston comments on Democrats' immigration stance and urges Republicans to vote
David Livingston, a public figure active on social media, has recently shared his views and statements on various topics through his Twitter account. His tweets address political themes and geographical references, with an emphasis on the...

Arizona OKs new rules for dementia care
New regulations for Arizona assisted living facilities serving dementia patients will take effect next month following unanimous approval by regulators. The regulations stem from a 2024 bill prompted by an Arizona Republic investigation that...

‘The happiest person on the planet’: Molly Miller eager to start 1st season with ASU women’s basketball
Arizona State women’s basketball coach Molly Miller speaks with the media at a summer practice in Tempe’s Weatherup Center on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Payne Moses/Cronkite News) TEMPE – Two and a half months have come and gone since Molly Miller...

The GOP is forcing the 10 Commandments on kids. Here’s what classrooms really need on their walls.
The Texas legislature has become the latest state to pass a bill mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools throughout the state. Similar bills have recently been signed into law in Louisiana and Arkansas. Arizona legislators...

Arizona State’s Tyson aiming big in 2025 football season
When Jordyn Tyson talks about Arizona State football, it’s easy to hear the conviction in his voice. To Tyson, last year’s Big 12 championship wasn’t an anomaly — it was the first step in changing the narrative around Sun Devils football. Speaking...

Guam team earns prestigious award at mock trial championship in Arizona
Guam once again made its mark on the national stage when its delegation received the prestigious Larry Bakko Professionalism and Civility Award at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championship held in Phoenix, Arizona in May. The Okkodo...
US: EDC Las Vegas, GRAMMY House Pop-Up Experience, New Event Venue in Arizona, and More
GLOBAL: Choice Hotels International continues to expand its international footprint, with 31 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms onboarded year-to-date outside of the U.S., and over 11,000 rooms added to the pipeline over the same period, resulting...

Arizona House Republicans announce law providing easier access to information on maternal mental health
The Arizona House Republicans have announced the signing of HB2332 into law, which aims to expand access to information on maternal mental health, including postpartum depression. The announcement was made on the social media platform X. According...

An immigration bust near Maricopa shows how the Border Patrol is reshaping its mission
In February, four men were found hiding high in the Maricopa Mountains, just a few miles south of the city. They were wearing camouflage over their denim jeans, camo ballcaps and jackets. One man peered through binoculars. Electronics were kept in...

Arizona Gymnastics Signs Sadie Smith
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona Gymnastics team has announced the addition of transfer Sadie Smith to the 2025-26 roster. "Sadie will be a great addition to our team and will help strengthen our culture," head coach John Court said. We are happy she...

Medical professionals in Arizona challenge abortion restrictions
Arizona doctors have filed a lawsuit to overturn a set of restrictions which they argue interfere with access to abortion care. Arizona voters last year passed Proposition 139 which enshrined the fundamental right to an abortion, up until fetal...

Ciscomani urges DOJ action against retail crime; supports education and airport upgrades
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | Official WebsiteJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | Official Website Congressman Juan Ciscomani, representing Arizona’s 6th...

Arizona Charter Board votes 10-0 to continue process to shut down online giant Primavera, whose students repeatedly posted poor academic grades
Board members were irked with Primavera, which paid founder Damian Creamer $24 million, for circumventing the appeals process that now goes before a judge. PHOENIX — Primavera Online School owner and multi-millionaire Damian Creamer flexed his...

Immigration advocates sue over DHS stonewalling on DNA collection program
Three civil rights advocacy groups sued the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, claiming the federal agency has refused to detail how it collects and uses DNA taken from immigrants. The Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology, joined...

Arizona public opinion poll explores voters’ views on tariffs, immigration enforcement
PHOENIX – A new Arizona public opinion poll provides insight into how the state’s voters are thinking with over a year to go until the midterm elections. Noble Predictive Insights (NPI) surveyed registered Arizona voters on a variety of issues —...

Vote for the best pool companies in Arizona
With Arizona’s sizzling summer, we are always looking for away to cool off. AZ Big Media is asking its readers to vote for the best pool companies in Arizona. Results will be published in the September 2025 issue of Az Business magazine. Voting...

Local attorney receiving threats meant for lawyer of terror attack suspect's family
A construction law attorney in Colorado has been receiving death threats due to being mistaken as the immigration attorney representing the family of Mohamed Soliman, the suspect of the Boulder terror attack. The Colorado attorney has received...

Letter: What am I?
For eight decades I have been a proud American. Ready to fight and die, if necessary to defend our democracy. Now, I read the paper, and see horrors like our beloved immigrants being ripped from their homes and sent to cruel foreign prisons....

Arizona rated as unacceptable for math education policies in new study
PHOENIX — Arizona’s performance when it comes to state policies for improving math education is unacceptable, according to a study released Tuesday. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) analyzed math performance in each state based on...

Arizona youth confront lawmakers over anti-LGBTQ+ moves — including from Democrats
Organizers from across Arizona gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to mark the start of Pride Month and push back against what they called a continued onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the state Legislature. While LGBTQ+ rights groups...