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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...

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning China From Pu
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 2 vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the Chinese communist regime and state-owned enterprises from acquiring property in Arizona, according to her office. Senate Bill 1109, sponsored by Arizona Senate...

The best 3 Arizona cities to live in, per new ranking
Queen Creek, Gilbert and Marana ranked in the top places to live of the U.S. News and World Report listing. The rankings consider affordability, quality of life, job market and recreational activities. The top three cities in the U.S. Johns Creek,...

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...

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...

NCAA Baseball Tournament: North Carolina expert previews the Arizona series, makes a Super Regionals prediction
Arizona has broken through and returned to the Super Regionals, where it will play a best-of-3 series at North Carolina for a spot in the College World Series. The Tar Heels (45-13) earned the No. 5 national seed after finishing third in the ACC...

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...

BlueWater Resort & Casino celebrates 30 years as Arizona’s ONLY casino on the Colorado River
See why BlueWater is called “The Sapphire of the Desert” Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of BlueWater Resort & Casino and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about BlueWater...

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...

Opinion: Supporting Extended Foster Care is Critical in Arizona
For thousands of young people in Arizona’s foster care system, turning 18 is not a milestone of freedom, it is a sudden plunge into an uncertain world. Without stable housing, reliable income, educational success and — most of all — a strong...

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...

Wendy Rogers discusses immigration and policy views in recent tweets
Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshotWendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshot Wendy Rogers, a public figure known for her outspoken social media...

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 —...

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...

Town hall held on threats to public education
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Panelists addressed concerns about school choice and tax dollars going to private schools Tuesday evening at a town hall hosted by Save Our Schools. The event featured a teacher and the superintendent from the...

Blythe Border Protection agents arrest U.S. citizen, 2 illegal immigrants
Pete R. Flores | U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionPete R. Flores | U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents from the Blythe Station of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted a human smuggling attempt involving two illegal...

Juan Ciscomani highlights local achievements and initiatives across Southern Arizona
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.govJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.gov Congressman Juan Ciscomani, representing Arizona's...

What Is Aari McDonald’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring her Family Roots and Background
“I love how in my life basketball plays a safe haven. It allows me to escape what I’m going through. I know I can always get on the court, start shooting, and just take my mind away from things,” Aari McDonald said in an interview with Girls...
AI for Arizona: Sun Devils help lead state’s first policy task force
Several Arizona State University faculty members and alums will help guide Arizona's AI-related policies to ensure ethical and transparent use across the state as part of the state's first Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee. Arizona Gov....