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The Arizona State Legislature is a complicated government body that seems to make history and cause controversy more and more with each passing year—yet many Arizonans don’t know what goes on behind the doors of the State Capitol. coppercourier.com/2026/01/09/a...
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session begins next week. Here’s what you need to know
The inner workings of Arizona’s State House and Senate can be confusing. We broke it down to be a little more digestible.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The Arizona State Legislature is a complicated government body that seems to make history and cause controversy more and more with each passing year—yet many Arizonans don’t know what goes on behind the doors of the State Capitol. coppercourier.com/2026/01/09/a...
Eric Kurland and his wife experienced significant rate increases in their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace after their tax credits expired on Jan. 1, 2026.
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These Arizonans are feeling the squeeze as ACA subsidies disappear
On Jan. 1, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired, and tens of thousands of Arizonans were hit with steep health insurance hikes.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Eric Kurland and his wife experienced significant rate increases in their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace after their tax credits expired on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including arts and film festivals, a Ukrainian Festival, and a rodeo.
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15 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Jan. 9-11)
From arts festivals to a celebration of Ukrainian culture, here's a list of events happening in Arizona this weekend.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including arts and film festivals, a Ukrainian Festival, and a rodeo.
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Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.
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Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Jan. 7)
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona this week. Here's how readers reacted.
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Arizonans react to the Pentagon's latest move against Sen. Mark Kelly
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona this week. Here's how readers reacted.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona this week. Here's how readers reacted.
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Arizonans at all levels of government were involved in Jan. 6, the most violent attack on the nation’s Capitol since the War of 1812.
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A list of over 45 prominent Arizonans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection
Arizonans at all levels of government were involved in Jan. 6, the most violent attack on the nation’s Capitol since the War of 1812.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Arizonans at all levels of government were involved in Jan. 6, the most violent attack on the nation’s Capitol since the War of 1812.
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Our first Meraki Kava Bar poetry night of the new year!
Come and share some of your work and enjoy local talent. Event details here:
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Come and share some of your work and enjoy local talent. Event details here:
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The Copper Courier's Poetry Open Mic Night
Come share some poetry at The Copper Courier's open mic night! No sign-ups required, and all ages and experience levels welcome.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Our first Meraki Kava Bar poetry night of the new year!
Come and share some of your work and enjoy local talent. Event details here:
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Come and share some of your work and enjoy local talent. Event details here:
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He had acknowledged trying to use petitions with forged signatures that he knew were false and forging a dead woman’s signature on a nominating petition.
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Ex-Arizona Republican lawmaker who questioned election integrity to be sentenced for using forged signatures
Austin Smith represented an Arizona House district in the Phoenix suburbs for one term before dropping his reelection bid in April 2024 when questions arose about signatures on his nominating petition...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
He had acknowledged trying to use petitions with forged signatures that he knew were false and forging a dead woman’s signature on a nominating petition.
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UPDATE: Morgan Freeman will no longer be on hand to take part in a pre-show Q&A when his Symphonic Blues Experience arrives at Highlands Church in Scottsdale as part of a sold-out Arizona Musicfest event on Jan. coppercourier.com/2025/12/22/m...
Actor Morgan Freeman cancels Arizona music festival appearance
Morgan Freeman will no longer be on hand to take part in a pre-show Q&A when his Symphonic Blues Experience arrives at Highlands Church in Scottsdale.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
UPDATE: Morgan Freeman will no longer be on hand to take part in a pre-show Q&A when his Symphonic Blues Experience arrives at Highlands Church in Scottsdale as part of a sold-out Arizona Musicfest event on Jan. coppercourier.com/2025/12/22/m...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
Hegseth said that the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly's retired rank of captain in the US Navy.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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Actor Morgan Freeman is coming to Arizona for a music festival
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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As the country gears up for the 2026 midterms, Democrats are already using Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s voting record to target the congressman, hoping to flip his seat blue in the next election cycle.
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In Tucson, Republican Juan Ciscomani is portrayed as a grinch “who stole healthcare”
Democrats are targeting the Republican Congressman for failing to protect Tucson residents' access to healthcare.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As the country gears up for the 2026 midterms, Democrats are already using Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s voting record to target the congressman, hoping to flip his seat blue in the next election cycle.
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An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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You weighed in: Readers respond to national park pass changes
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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Kyrene School District to close 6 schools by 2027-28 school year
Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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Is pickleball destined to become a sanctioned AIA Arizona high school sport?
With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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Costco sues over Trump tariffs. Could prices rise at 19 AZ stores?
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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The 10 best Arizona cabins for a cozy winter getaway
Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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Arizona is full of festive holiday events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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22 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
Arizona is full of festive events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Arizona is full of festive holiday events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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This Phoenix family just won the 'Great Christmas Light Fight'
If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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Intense flooding devastated downtown Globe this fall. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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Downtown Globe bounces back after catastrophic flooding
The fall flooding devastated downtown Globe. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Intense flooding devastated downtown Globe this fall. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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More than 100 US Senators and Representatives wrote directly to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, including Sen. Gallego and Rep. Ansari, raising concerns about the company’s union-busting practices and failure to finalize a fair first contract with workers. coppercourier.com/2025/12/11/g...
Gallego to picket with Starbucks baristas in longest strike in company history
US Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) plans to join the picket line in Gilbert, Arizona, as Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and company’s refusal to address union workers demands.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
More than 100 US Senators and Representatives wrote directly to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, including Sen. Gallego and Rep. Ansari, raising concerns about the company’s union-busting practices and failure to finalize a fair first contract with workers. coppercourier.com/2025/12/11/g...
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"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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