Egg Hunt Helps Shelter, Nature Cleanup: Tucson, Nearby Weekend Guide

Looking for things to do this weekend in Tucson and the nearby area? Patch has you covered. Plus, help support shelter kitties this holiday.

Luxury Fashion Week, Largest Egg Hunt: Phoenix, Nearby Weekend Guide

Looking for things to do this weekend in Phoenix and the nearby area? Patch has you covered.

6 Ways To Manage Your Springtime Allergies

Spring may be in full bloom, but with these helpful tips from Banner Health, your allergies don't have to be, too.

CVS, Target, Fry's Limit Baby Formula Purchases

Walgreens announced earlier this week it was limiting purchases to three units of infant and toddler formula amid a shortage.

Tuition Increases In Store For ASU, UArizona And NAU Students

Students will see tuition and fee increases in 2022-23 at Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.

How Arizona Residents Should Adjust Budgets Amid Record Inflation

Gov. Doug Ducey took to social media this week to blame soaring prices across Arizona and the country on President Joe Biden.

Clemency Board Has Too Many Police: Lawyers For Man To Be Executed

Clarence Dixon's lawyers say there are 3 former police officers on the board. It's only supposed to have 2 people from any one profession.

Arizona Easter Dining And Takeout Guide 2022

This list gathers the best places across Arizona to dine in or order takeout for Easter to have a hoppy time with loved ones on Sunday.

Income Tax Deadline: What Last-Minute Arizona Filers Need to Know

Late filers have three extra days to get their 2021 taxes completed this year, with the deadline on April 18 instead of April 15.

Group Aims To Disqualify Biggs, Gosar And Finchem From Ballot For Capitol Insurrection

The lawsuits are part of an effort to use the Fourteenth Amendment to disqualify candidates because of their support of the Jan. 6 attack.

Arizona Budget Surplus Grows To $5.3 Billion

Arizona hovers between 49th and 50th in per-pupil funding for K-12 students and cannot fill more than a quarter of its teacher vacancies.

New Law Shields Religious Foster, Adoption Agencies From Discrimination Lawsuits

The Anti-Defamation League expressed concern that the law could have a chilling effect in the Jewish community.

Pet Adoption Fair, Made in Tucson Market: Tucson, Nearby Weekend

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Maricopa County Fair, Vegan Social Feast: Phoenix, Nearby Weekend

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Giffords Offers Encouragement To Bruce Willis, Everyone With Aphasia

Tucson's Gabby Giffords has had aphasia since she was shot in the head in 2012 during a constituent event.

Company Pleads Guilty After 150 Eagles Killed In AZ, Other States

A wind energy company killed many eagles in eight states, federal prosecutors said.

The Invisible Hand Of Steve Twist

“You can’t punish a drug addiction out of somebody.”

Arizona Protected Airbnb With A 2016 Law, But Cities And Local Activists Hope To Claw Back Regulating Power

Houses in quiet neighborhoods are being rented out as “party houses” by companies like Airbnb and Vrbo. The neighbors are not happy.

‘Scorching’ Summer Ahead For Arizona: Farmers’ Almanac

The Farmers' Almanac has predicted a dry, hot summer in the Southwest, with little relief via monsoon rains.

Legislators Haven’t Had A Raise Since 1998, And Haven’t Had A Chance At One Since 2014. Here’s Why.

It’s been years since that commission met. And it currently doesn’t have enough members to form the quorum needed for a meeting.

State Superintendent, Activists Condemn Arizona Governor Signing Anti-Trans Legislation

“We will always stand up for you. We will always have your back, and you are welcome and you are loved for who you are.”

DOJ Warns Arizona It Will Sue To Void New Anti-Trans Laws

Just a few days ago, Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law controversial bills targeting trans Arizonans.

The FEC Wants To Know Why Ron Watkins Failed To Disclose 40% Of His Campaign's Money

Prior to coming to Arizona, Watkins was living in Japan for about a year. Before that, he had also lived in China and the Philippines.

2022 Tax Refund: How Child Tax Credit Affects Arizona Parents

Many will get smaller refunds than they're used to receiving. Some might end up owing money back to the Treasury.

AZ Wildfire Potential 'Very Extreme' In 2022: State Fire Officials

Most wildfires are started by humans, so during Wildfire Awareness Week, officials are warning everyone to stay vigilant this fire season.

Reported Spending Not Indicative Of Dem Campaign Against Mark Finchem — Yet

MoveOn’s political director said the reported spending was due to email blasts the group sent out to its membership list about Finchem.

Last-Minute K-12 Funding Overhaul Clears House Committee

The bill aims to close the disparate funding gaps between schools, but it risks shortchanging some public schools instead.

GOP Senator Cancels Hearing Over Maricopa County Subpoena

Maricopa County said its compliance with the request had nothing to do with Sen. Kelly Townsend.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In Arizona

A second COVID-19 booster was given the OK for those 50 and older and the immunocompromised in Arizona.

Arizona AG Joins Public Transportation Mask Mandate Fight

Mark Brnovich joined with 20 other states in a suit challenging the CDC's public transportation mask mandate.

Woman Dies In Grand Canyon On Boat Trip: Officials

A woman fell out of a personal boat on the Hance Rapid of the Colorado River on Thursday. Emergency personnel were unable to revive her.

NRA Gun Safety Class For Schools One Step Closer To Becoming Law

The measure’s sponsor said creating the Arizona Gun Safety Program would help prevent accidental gun deaths among children.

Bill Lets Any Arizonan Request An Election Recount — If They Can Pay Up

Some objected to the measure’s preference for the rich, saying it could exacerbate wealth disparities in access to the political process.

Fann Hopes Shadegg Report Will Restore Confidence In Elections

The report debunked theories that Maricopa County ballot tabulation machines were connected to the internet during the 2020 election.

Arizona Republicans Fight Culture War In Battleground State

GOP lawmakers passed a 15-week abortion ban and bills pertaining to transgender children and teens that LGBTQ rights groups view as hateful.

Proposed Arizona Ballot Measure Restrictions Appear Dead For This Year

If both chambers of the legislature were to pass the measure, it would still require the approval of a majority of voters in November.

AZ Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Girls Teams Heads To Ducey

State lawmakers passed bills Thursday that ban gender reassignment surgeries for kids and bar transgender athletes from girls sports teams.

GOP Activists Are Fuming About Canceled Elections. It's Due To A Perfect Storm Of Events That Started In 2019.

A bill eliminated elections in 2022 for precinct committeemen Republicans have been fixated on reversing the law ever since.

What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children

Banner Health answers common questions about potential vaccine side effects, the recommended age for vaccination and more.

Mesa, AZ received ‘D’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting