Arizona Updates: Funding Issues, Wildfire Risks, and Legal Developments
March 4, 2025
Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t fund Grand Canyon Park amid layoffs, NWS warns of wildfire risk, Navajo County recorder indicted.
Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t fund Grand Canyon Park amid layoffs, NWS warns of wildfire risk, Navajo County recorder indicted.
Despite promises, Congress hasn’t fully reimbursed law enforcement for jailing undocumented immigrants, causing issues.
A Senate committee will hear the Fix Our Forests Act, aiming to reduce wildfires but facing opposition from environmentalists.
A proposed bill aims to lower taxes on retirement income for seniors in Arizona, facing opposition from municipalities.
The endangered Mexican gray wolf population in Arizona and New Mexico grows for a ninth year, reaching 286 wolves.
On today’s newscast: Teacher of the Year nominations, immigration issues in Flagstaff, and a small earthquake in Hopi.
Sen. Ruben Gallego met with Phoenix health leaders to address potential Medicaid cuts, impacting Arizona’s care access.
A study from ASU reveals car dependence can reduce life satisfaction, suggesting a shift towards multimodal transit.
Phoenix Zoo is constructing a 27,000-square-foot veterinary center, enhancing animal care and training future vets.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, with 22 others, files to compel Trump admin to release frozen FEMA funds for disaster aid.
Mexican drug cartel leaders face charges in New York after extradition from Mexico, including notorious boss Caro Quintero.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly criticized Trump and Vance’s behavior at a White House meeting, calling it bullying and unsafe.
