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  The CEOs of both Kroger and Albertsons testified in an Oregon federal court at the midpoint of a three-week hearing on the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block a proposed merger between the grocery store chains.

  State Senator Brian Fernandez and his Republican challenger Michelle Altherr clashed over education spending, water use, housing and immigration policy during a debate Thursday moderated by Tucson Sentinel reporter Jim Nintzel.

  Election officials in Maricopa County announced that voters can expect to receive a two-page ballot, whether they vote early by mail or on Election Day.

  Crisis pregnancy centers have emerged as the latest frontier in the increasingly fraught battle over reproductive rights, as anti-abortion advocates have promoted the centers as an alternative for women seeking abortions.

  Over those few weeks after the 2020 presidential election, the lives of election workers fundamentally changed. Suddenly, they became the targets of angry mobs fueled by misinformation, and the threats weren’t isolated to the 2020 election..

  The state Senate candidates in Arizona's Legislative District 23 are set to meet in a Clean Elections debate Thursday.

  "By removing regulatory burdens, we are not only incentivizing private businesses but also reducing the time and costs of the construction of affordable housing. This puts us on a fast track to solving the housing crisis facing communities across the country." — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani

  There is broad concern that despite the checks and balances built into the voting system, Republican members of state and county boards tasked with certifying elections will be driven by conspiracy theories and refuse to fulfill their roles if former President Donald Trump loses again.

  In November, Arizona voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment, Proposition 139, that would guarantee access to abortion up to the point of fetal viability - a would mark a major shift in state law that currently bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

  Public records advocates say an Arizona law that allows police departments to charge hourly rates to review body-worn camera footage before releasing it is leading to massive fees for the public and potentially illegal charges.

  Yuma-area U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a woman Friday evening for allegedly trying to smuggle two children into the U.S., authorities said.

  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos will face GOP challenger Heather Lappin in an online debate Tuesday. Plus, Arizona Corporation Commission and legislative debates are on tap.