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Judge strikes down Arizona Independent Party name change, calling it a ‘bait and switch’
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes didn’t have legal authority to approve the name change of the “No Labels Party” to the “Arizona Independent Party” a judge ruled last week. In a March 18 order, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como voided Fontes’ approval of the name change along with his instruction to county […]
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Trump EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15% ethanol into the summer season in an effort to lower gas prices, Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday. The blend, known as E15, is usually barred in many Midwest states over the summer to reduce smog, though the federal government […]
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State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns
State rainy day funds — money reserved to cover unexpected expenses and patch short-term budget holes — are declining nationally as states face increased costs, lower tax revenue and federal budget cuts, a new analysis found. The decline follows a period of strong reserves bolstered by federal pandemic aid and higher-than-expected tax collections, the report […]
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LocalGABill banning protests near religious services in Georgia sparks First Amendment concerns
Senate Bill 591, sponsored by Dahlonega Republican Sen. Steve Gooch, passed the Senate earlier this month with a 39-to-13 vote with Republicans unified in support and Democrats split. It is on its way to the state House after unanimously moving through a House committee Tuesday.
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Everyone who filed to run for Arizona’s state, legislative and federal offices in 2026
More than 260 candidates filed to run in a primary election for Arizona state and federal office in 2026 before Monday’s deadline for would-be elected officials to turn in nominating petitions for this year’s election. Of those, almost 230 are running for the 90 seats in the Arizona Legislature’s 30 districts. There are 31 candidates […]
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Mining industry rallies Republicans to urge Trump to let them open mines on protected land
Arizona’s multibillion dollar mining industry wants Republicans in the state legislature to prod the Trump administration to make it easier for them to mine on federal and state land — including near the Grand Canyon. Since former President Joe Biden officially designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in […]
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NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle
After nearly a generation of heartache, the NBA is on the precipice of returning to Seattle. The league’s Board of Governors on Wednesday voted to formally explore expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, kicking off a process that could bring a team back for the 2028-29 season. “For two decades, Washingtonians have mourned the loss […]
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Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next — spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief. The national average hit $3.96 per gallon Monday, up from $3.72 the week before, according to the U.S. Energy Information […]
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Local election workers ready for midterms as lawmakers ponder big changes to Georgia’s voting system
ATHENS, Ga. — At a convention center in downtown Athens, the air buzzes with conversation. Vendors line the hallways, stickers and other merch scattered across tables. Projector screens display giant basketballs alongside the American flag. It’s not March Madness. It’s the annual conference for the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials. Sixty miles […]
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TSA officers working without pay demand progress from Congress on funding talks
Transportation Security Administration officers are struggling to afford basic necessities as they approach their second missed full paycheck since a funding lapse began last month, union leaders said at a virtual press conference Tuesday. Officials from the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 44,000 TSA officers nationwide, urged Congress to immediately find […]
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Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year
Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Tuesday to erase an increase in estate tax rates that he and Democratic lawmakers pushed through last year to help overcome a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. The tax is paid when people die, and their property […]
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LocalALWoman killed in Opelika apartment shooting, suspect charged with murder
One person is dead following a shooting at an Opelika apartment complex.
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LaGrange pastor calls for councilman to step aside during GBI investigation
Heated exchange at city council meeting follows complaint involving LaGrange College student
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Man charged after police find drugs, cash in Eufaula search
One man faces charges after drugs and cash were found in a home on Dogwood Circle in Eufaula.
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Aniah Blanchard’s mother speaks for the first time since gag order was lifted
“I just can’t believe that the verdict was what it was,” Blanchard’s mother, Angela Harris, said after the trial.
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6-year-old girl killed in crash on I-20 in Arlington
A 6-year-old girl died in a crash involving a dump truck in Arlington early Wednesday morning.
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Auburn University holds Tiger Giving Day to raise private funds for student projects
Those projects include a wide variety of initiatives that benefit students, research, and outreach programs.
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Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday were waiting to hear back from Democrats after they sent them a new offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down since mid-February. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the proposal would fund many of the agencies within DHS, including the Federal […]
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Maricopa County recorder asks prosecutors to investigate 207 alleged noncitizen voters
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has formally referred potential noncitizen voters identified by an error-prone federal database to local prosecutors for further investigation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in a statement that Heap referred a total of 207 individuals for review — significantly more than the 137 voters […]
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GOP offers DHS deal without immigration reforms, Democrats vow to send it back
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday were waiting to hear back from Democrats after they sent them a new offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down since mid-February. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the proposal would fund many of the agencies within DHS, including the Federal […]
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