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Arizona's economy needs the USMCA trade deal. Renew it | Opinion

Arizona's economy needs the USMCA trade deal. Renew it | Opinion

Trade supports one in five Arizona jobs and $14.6 billion in exports to Mexico. Washington's delay on the USMCA puts that momentum at risk. Renew it.
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Katie Hobbs won't debate Andy Biggs in Arizona governor's race

Katie Hobbs won't debate Andy Biggs in Arizona governor's race

Gov. Katie Hobbs declines to debate Republican challenger Andy Biggs, repeating her playbook from the 2022 race against Kari Lake.
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Rep. Andy Biggs Wins Arizona Republican Primary for Governor, Setting Stage for November Election

Rep. Andy Biggs Wins Arizona Republican Primary for Governor, Setting Stage for November Election

Rep. Andy Biggs has emerged victorious in the Republican primary for governor in Arizona, securing approximately 74% of the vote. His closest competitor, Rep. David Schweikert, garnered about 14.4%. Biggs will face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in the upcoming November election. This development is part of a broader political landscape in Arizona, where the 1st Congressional District also saw significant primary results. Former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican primary with about 49.8% of the vote, while former Democratic state Rep. Amish Shah advanced on the Democratic side with 39.5%. These races are crucial as Arizona's 1st and 6th districts are considered key battlegrounds in the fight for control of the House in 2027.
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Amish Shah, in private call, says 'bruising' primary damaged campaign

Amish Shah, in private call, says 'bruising' primary damaged campaign

The congressional candidate spoke candidly about the harm done by attacks from fellow Democrats, according to audio obtained by The Arizona Republic.
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Farmworkers afraid to work during immigration crackdown, survey finds

Farmworkers afraid to work during immigration crackdown, survey finds

A UFW Foundation survey found that 92% of farmworkers are afraid to go to work because of the Trump administration's worksite immigration raids.
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USDA to Invest $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Parasite Threat

USDA to Invest $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Parasite Threat

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $25 million investment to build a sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona. This facility aims to enhance the defense against the New World Screwworm, a parasite threatening livestock. The announcement was made during Rollins' visit to the Douglas Port of Entry, where she outlined preparedness measures for the port's reopening to livestock trade on August 24. The facility will support a broader strategy to push the pest back into Mexico and strengthen the USDA's ability to respond to pest threats along the Southwest border.
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USDA Invests $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Pest

USDA Invests $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Pest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, announced a $25 million investment in a sterile fly dispersal facility in Douglas, Arizona. This initiative aims to control the New World screwworm, a pest threatening livestock. The facility will support the planned reopening of the Douglas Port of Entry for livestock trade with Mexico on August 24, 2026. The USDA emphasizes that the reopening is contingent on health risk assessments and Mexico's compliance with agreed measures. The facility will work with the Arizona Department of Agriculture to finalize its location and operational plans.
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Phoenix growth ignores water woes | Letters

Phoenix growth ignores water woes | Letters

TSMC’s Phoenix plant may spur growth, but critics say coverage ignores its impact on Arizona’s worsening water crisis and nearby development.
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Democratic Governors Association Pledges $10 Million for Hobbs' Reelection Amidst Tight Arizona Race

Democratic Governors Association Pledges $10 Million for Hobbs' Reelection Amidst Tight Arizona Race

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) has announced a $10 million investment in Governor Katie Hobbs' reelection campaign in Arizona, highlighting the state's gubernatorial race as one of the most competitive in the nation. The DGA's financial support aims to bolster Hobbs' campaign against Republican nominee Andy Biggs, a former congressman and leader of the House Freedom Caucus. The announcement comes as the Republican Governors Association has yet to commit funds to Biggs' campaign, despite his significant primary victory over David Schweikert. The DGA's move reflects the high stakes of the election, with both parties vying for control in a key swing state.
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USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $25 million on a facility in Arizona to disperse sterile flies used to combat the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, the agency said on Wednesday.
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USDA Invests $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Pest

USDA Invests $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Pest

USDA Invests $25 Million in Arizona Facility to Combat Livestock Pest
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Court testimony gives rare insight into 'lawful but awful' ICE tactics

Court testimony gives rare insight into 'lawful but awful' ICE tactics

ICE officers detailed a controversial practice during the criminal trial of a man who was arrested for assaulting one of the agents in Phoenix.