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BREAKING: Judge rules Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban is unconstitutional

1 month ago | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban, signed into state law in 2022, was ruled unconstitutional by the Maricopa County Superior Court Wednesday. The ruling permanently blocks the 15-week ban that was passed by a GOP-majority Legislature in 2022, and signed into law by then-Gov. Doug Ducey. The ban blocked almost all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy in Arizona, with exceptions for medical emergencies.
Sen. Gallego gathers Arizona health leaders to address ‘drastic’ cuts to Medicaid

1 month ago | coppercourier.com | Camaron Stevenson

US Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Thursday plans to meet with Arizona healthcare experts to evaluate what impact Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid would have across the state. The healthcare forum will take place in Phoenix this Saturday with participants from six speakers representing different sectors of the healthcare community, including the American Cancer Society, Arizona Chamber of Commerce, and the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers.
Phoenix school districts convert unused land into 264 affordable homes

1 month ago | coppercourier.com

Phoenix is partnering with two local school districts to transform unused land into 264 affordable housing units, helping address the city’s 59,000-unit shortage.
Galentine’s Day: 15 places in Phoenix to celebrate in style

2 months ago | coppercourier.com | Ellery Weil

Women everywhere are gearing up for Galentine’s Day, a day to celebrate your best gal pals. Here are six ways to enjoy the occasion in Phoenix. Hello, ladies! February is here, with heart-shaped chocolate boxes taking over every drugstore near you.
11 Arizona towns with questionable names

2 months ago | coppercourier.com | Trinity Murchie

Dirty, simple, and strange are the only ways to describe these 11 Arizona town names that will have you blushing—or scratching your head.
Here are 5 of the most ethical animal sanctuaries & zoos in Arizona

2 months ago | coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse

Tiger Sasha appears to be enjoying a bath at Keepers of the Wild animal sanctuary in Valentine. (Keepers of the Wild) Learn more about five of the most ethical animal sanctuaries and zoos in Arizona and how each one supports animals and the environment. If you’re someone who cares about animals and wants to see some of them in person, you’re in luck. These five zoos in Arizona are great places to visit.
ACLU files lawsuit against Trump administration over birthright citizenship executive order

Jan 21, 2025 | coppercourier.com | Araceli Cruz

President Donald Trump wasted no time implementing some of his campaign promises on Monday, including executive orders that target immigrants and also violate the Constitution. Trump on Monday issued an executive order targeting birthright citizenship, a constitutional guarantee that anyone born on US soil is a US citizen.
Tucson’s housing crisis: What University of Arizona findings reveal

Jan 13, 2025 | coppercourier.com

Critical gaps leave Tucson families shut out from poverty aid. A new study exposes barriers blocking access to assistance as housing costs soar and food insecurity rises.
Learn about 8 of the oldest buildings in Arizona

Jan 2, 2025 | coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse

Learn about eight of the oldest buildings in Arizona, from long-abandoned factories to a historic hotel. Old buildings are a reminder that the past is very much the present. Some of these—like the Hayden Flour Mill in downtown Tempe—stand tall and are a rich part of the city’s skylines even though they’re abandoned. While others—like Flagstaff’s Weatherford Hotel—are still being used today for their original intended purpose.
6 perfect winter hikes to take in Arizona

Dec 16, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse

One of the joys of living in (most of) Arizona is that visitors and residents can spend plenty of time outdoors in the winter while nearly everyone else in the country has to stay inside. If you’re hitting the trails this season, here are six perfect Arizona hikes for the winter. From a Sedona trail that offers up breathtaking views of the city’s red rocks to a hike that leads to one of the best viewpoints of all of metro Phoenix, these trails all have something special to offer.