New legislatures could overhaul school vouchers in Arizona, give the Democratic governor more clout in Kansas, and counter a progressive trend in Minnesota.
Arizona
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These states will decide the election. We went to all of them to talk to voters
Your guide to the six swing states that will decide this year’s presidential election: Georgia, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years
At least 16 people have died at the park this year, including five fatalities in August alone. No single factor is to blame, but several deaths have followed stretches of extreme weather.
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Arizona certifies abortion access measure for the November ballot
The Arizona secretary of state’s office says that it had certified enough signatures for the coalition supporting the ballot measure in order to put the question before voters.
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Winklevoss twins and crypto ties seek to shape Arizona Democratic primary race
The Winklevoss twins, crypto money and other interests are seeking to shape the Phoenix-area Democratic primary on Tuesday for a U.S. House seat.
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Paid or unpaid, child care is vital to the economy. This program recognizes that
In Arizona, a program called Kith and Kin teaches mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and neighbors who watch other people’s children the skills they need to provide high quality care.
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Daniel Robinson vanished 3 years ago. His father still hopes for his safe return
Despite leads from the public that have poured in over the last three years, there have been no solid answers regarding the 24-year-old geologist’s disappearance in Arizona on June 23, 2021.
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Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest
It’s rattlesnake season in Arizona, where the number of bites has surged. And it turns out most of what you thought you knew about the reptiles isn’t true.
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How a U.S. Customs and Border Protection veteran sees his agency’s mission
Ryan Riccucci, a 17-year agency veteran, says he feels the agency is misunderstood by the U.S. public.
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These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state
In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa County’s LDS community, where Republican women have been turning away from former President Donald Trump.