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A dozen Democrats apply for vacant Tucson City Council seat tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
A dozen Tucson Democrats have applied to finish the term of City Councilman Steve Kozachik, who stepped down from the job on March 31.

Felony obstruction charges for Jan. 6 rioters divides Supreme Court tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
The Supreme Court appeared split over whether the Justice Department overstepped when charging rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with felony obstruction of official proceedings.

Felony obstruction charges for Jan. 6 rioters divide Supreme Court tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
The Supreme Court appeared split over whether the Justice Department overstepped when charging rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with felony obstruction of official proceedings.

Chris Ackerley appointed to Pima County treasurer post tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to name Republican Chris Ackerley to the office of Pima County treasurer.

Prison inmate fight fires for rural counties, but they have little protection tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/rep
Prison systems around the U.S. have deployed incarcerated firefighters to respond to local emergencies, but while these programs fill a vital service in many rural areas, they have been accused of both exploiting incarcerated people and taking jobs away from professional firefighters.

Az Dems say Republicans broke rules by ignoring attempts to force a vote on an abortion ban repeal tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Two top Arizona Senate Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Senate President Warren Petersen and President Pro Tem T.J. Shope for violating procedures by shutting down Democrats’ attempts last week to repeal the 1864 abortion ban.

Fed cash for Yuma East Wetlands preservation applauded by Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Arizona wetlands in Yuma and the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge will receive federal funding as part of the Biden administration’s Investing in America Agenda, which includes efforts to address the ongoing drought and strengthen water security across the Southwest.

BLM protest organizer held liable for officer’s injuries denied Supreme Court review tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
The Supreme Court rejected a petition for review from a Black Lives Matter activist who was held liable when a rock someone threw hit and injured a police officer during a protest he helped organize.

Supreme Court: Idaho can ban gender-affirming care for trans kids tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
The Supreme Court granted an emergency application from Idaho contesting an injunction blocking the state's ban on gender-affirming care, allowing for the ban to be enforced for most transgender children.

Followers of Az polygamist church leader refuse plea offers, will proceed to trial tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
As more wives of the former Arizona polygamist church leader Samuel Rappylee Bateman plead guilty to various charges, two of his closest followers continue refusing to cooperate with the federal prosecution.

Leaked documents detail Az House GOP strategy to send competing abortion measures to 2024 ballot tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Republicans in the Arizona House of Representatives are mulling several possible abortion proposals to send to the ballot this November to compete with an abortion rights initiative - proposals that would place increased restrictions on the procedure.

Leaked documents detail House GOP strategy to send competing abortion measures to 2024 ballot tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Republicans in the Arizona House of Representatives are mulling several possible abortion proposals to send to the ballot this November to compete with an abortion rights initiative - proposals that would place increased restrictions on the procedure.

Biggs ready for his day in impeachment spotlight, even if it’s short-lived tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs said he is prepared to tell the Senate, and the American public, the “historical basis” of high crimes and misdemeanors and how they apply to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas - if he gets the chance.

Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial begins in Manhattan tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
Donald Trump officially became the first U.S. president, current or former, to stand trial on criminal charges as his hush-money trial kicked off in New York City on Monday afternoon.

Breakin' the law? South Tucson holds un-noticed council meeting to discuss bonds tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/rep
Pima Supes to vote on $80 million COVID relief money as they appoint treasurer; Santa Cruz County set for raises, big shady spot coming to Oro Valley and more from government meetings around Tucson this week.

Pima softball takes 2 at Scottsdale CC as winning streak reaches 24 tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College softball team (33-8, 20-2 in ACCAC) extended their winning streak to 24 games on Saturday after sweeping an ACCAC conference doubleheader at Scottsdale Community College (16-18, 12-14).

Pima baseball scores season-high 23 to earn split at Yavapai tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College baseball team dropped a close first game but responded with a run-rule victory on Saturday in an ACCAC conference doubleheader at Yavapai College.

Public invited to apply for empty seats on 2 Tucson-area school boards tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Members of the public are invited to apply for two school board vacancies, in Catalina Foothills and Flowing Wells.

Az Gov. Hobbs signs bill to allow university students to opt out of funding campus clubs tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill allowing students at Arizona’s universities to opt out of having their student activity fees support campus groups they don’t like, though the new law could have adverse effects on any group that represents marginalized communities or causes.

FactCheck: Claim inflates number of new voters in Arizona, other states tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
A social media claim misrepresents the number of people who have registered to vote in Arizona and two other states, and suggests they are in the country illegally - but the number of new voters is far short of the claimed amount, and there’s no evidence they are in the U.S. illegally.

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