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Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

  • Howard Fischer

A day before Arizona was to recognize César Chávez Day, state lawmakers revoked the holiday. Gov. Katie Hobbs said she will sign the legislation.

Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

  • Tony Davis

Will Arizona get more serious about water conservation, or return to depending on groundwater pumping? Experts weigh in.  

Marine accused of selling stolen weapons in Arizona

Marine accused of selling stolen weapons in Arizona

  • Christopher Weber Associated Press

A U.S. Marine is charged with stealing ammo and weapons at California’s Camp Pendleton — including a shoulder-fired missile system — and conspiring to sell them in Arizona.

Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

  • Howard Fischer

The Arizona Supreme Court refused to disturb an Appeals Court ruling over a county supervisor's push for immunity for his push to hand-count ballots in Mojave County.

Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

  • Howard Fischer

Arizona lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make it a crime to mail or receive abortion pills, potentially penalizing both providers and patients. The proposal is raising constitutional questions after voters approved abortion rights in 2024.

Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — State fire officials unveiled a new network of cameras using artificial intelligence in hopes of spotting wildfires before they get too big.

Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

  • Howard Fischer

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is willing to consider a temporary suspension of the state's 18-cent-a-gallon gas tax to help drivers dealing with high prices.

NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

    A fraternity pledge master at Northern Arizona University has been indicted on suspicion of felony hazing in connection with the death of student in January after a night of drinking at a rush event.

    Arizona governor vetoes naming freeway section after Charlie Kirk

    Arizona governor vetoes naming freeway section after Charlie Kirk

      PHOENIX— Arizonans won't be driving on the Charlie Kirk Loop 202. 

      Arizona Senate votes to scrap César Chávez holiday after abuse allegations spark debate

      Arizona Senate votes to scrap César Chávez holiday after abuse allegations spark debate

        Arizona lawmakers voted to eliminate the César Chávez holiday ahead of March 31, citing recent abuse allegations, while rejecting efforts to rename it in honor of farmworkers. The move has sparked emotional debate, with Democrats warning it erases the legacy of farmworker communities.

        Flood of pushback to federal water plan

        Flood of pushback to federal water plan

          More than 18,000 comments are pouring in on a controversial federal plan to divide the shrinking Colorado River, with critics across the West warning it could hit Arizona especially hard. As drought deepens and negotiations stall, a high-stakes water fight is looming.

          Arizona schedules first execution of 2026

          Arizona schedules first execution of 2026

            Arizona man who set a man on fire during a 2002 attack is scheduled to be executed in May.

            Judge blocks renaming bid by Arizona's No Labels Party

            Judge blocks renaming bid by Arizona's No Labels Party

              The No Labels Party would have to start from scratch if it wants to operate in Arizona under a new name, a judge says in a new ruling.

              Arizona bill seeks to curtail government surveillance

              Arizona bill seeks to curtail government surveillance

                An Arizona bill would impose strict limits on government mass surveillance efforts, including the use license plate readers.

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                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 1

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                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 1

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 1

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                March 31 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                The Wildcats erase a halftime deficit to drop the Boilermakers and head to the Final Four, winning the West Regional 79-64, San Jose, Calif., March 28, 2026.

                State & Regional

                Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

                Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

                A day before Arizona was to recognize César Chávez Day, state lawmakers revoked the holiday. Gov. Katie Hobbs said she will sign the legislation.

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Will Arizona get more serious about water conservation, or return to depending on groundwater pumping? Experts weigh in.  

                Marine accused of selling stolen weapons in Arizona

                Marine accused of selling stolen weapons in Arizona

                A U.S. Marine is charged with stealing ammo and weapons at California’s Camp Pendleton — including a shoulder-fired missile system — and conspiring to sell them in Arizona.

                Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

                Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

                The Arizona Supreme Court refused to disturb an Appeals Court ruling over a county supervisor's push for immunity for his push to hand-count ballots in Mojave County.

                Nation & World

                Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

                Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

                The Supreme Court is casting doubt on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump's norm-breaking presence in the courtroom.

                Trump faces ‘profound problems’ as approval rating hits new low

                Trump faces ‘profound problems’ as approval rating hits new low

                Donald Trump’s second-term approval fell below 40%, underscoring pressure on his agenda. Nate Silver’s analysis places Trump’s approval at 39.7% with a -17.4 net rating, calling the drop “remarkably linear.” The review cites gas prices near $4, tariffs, and rising costs as key factors in the…

                Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments

                Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments

                President Donald Trump has left the White House, heading to the Supreme Court. Trump will be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation’s highest court.

                Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

                Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

                Hegseth said in a social media post Tuesday that there was "No punishment. No Investigation."

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                Tim Steller's column: Marana should stop ignoring ICE detention concerns

                Lawmaker wants probe of Tucson law barring ICE on city property

                Lawmaker wants probe of Tucson law barring ICE on city property

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Contributor content. These platforms let participants play fun games without having to deal with the money side of traditional gambling.

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                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                Crime

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                A 48-year-old woman was shot to death and a 39-year-old man was wounded Saturday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Politics

                Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

                Arizona lawmakers revoke César Chávez holiday; Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign

                A day before Arizona was to recognize César Chávez Day, state lawmakers revoked the holiday. Gov. Katie Hobbs said she will sign the legislation.

                Lawmaker wants probe of Tucson law barring ICE on city property

                Lawmaker wants probe of Tucson law barring ICE on city property

                A state lawmaker wants Attorney General Kris Mayes to investigate cities, including Tucson, that refuse to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on their property, which he contends is illegal. 

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Arizona's future with massive cuts in CAP water: What to know

                Will Arizona get more serious about water conservation, or return to depending on groundwater pumping? Experts weigh in.  

                Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

                Arizona ballot-count lawsuit over

                The Arizona Supreme Court refused to disturb an Appeals Court ruling over a county supervisor's push for immunity for his push to hand-count ballots in Mojave County.

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