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Gila County Attorney sued by man axed for ‘Rot in Hell Charlie Kirk’ post

Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp fired an employee for the Facebook post last year. Was it protected speech?

By Stephen Lemons

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Arizona almost out of time to strike Colorado River deal: What to know

Arizona and the six other states face a Feb. 14 deadline to strike a new water sharing agreement. Cuts are surely coming.

By TJ L'Heureux, Zach Buchanan

 

Republicans want to throw you in jail if your kid sees a drag queen

GOP lawmakers advanced a state bill that would make it a felony to allow a minor to view a drag performance.

By Lorenzo Gomez | LOOKOUT

 

Video: GOP lawmaker’s rape question derails Arizona Senate hearing

During a hearing about a border wall bill, GOP state Sen. Janae Shamp asked a civilian speaker a graphic question about rape.

By Morgan Fischer

 
 

Ex-Goodyear cop suspended for locking neglectful dad in a hot car

Goodyear police fired the officer, who was trying to teach a lesson to a man who'd left his kids in the car on a summer day.

By Morgan Fischer

 

Phoenix’s overdose crisis is careening in the wrong direction

The stuff on the street is getting more dangerous, which is partly why Phoenix saw nearly 6,000 opioid overdoses in 2025.

By George Headley

 

ASU tops elite private schools in ranking of best colleges on earth

Arizona State University ain't exactly Harvard. But a new ranking says it's better than Northwestern and Georgetown.

By Morgan Fischer

 
 

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Phoenix is building more new housing than most American cities. But unless you're rolling in dough, you can't afford it.

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Should medical marijuana be easier to get? An expert explains

Donald Trump want to reclassify weed as a less-dangerous drug. What would that mean for medical marijuana?

By Chris Meyers | The Conversation

 

Phoenix budtender sues Nirvana Cannabis for alleged tip-theft

The potential class-action lawsuit is the second one filed against an Arizona cannabis company since October.

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