The city of Yuma is positioning itself to become Arizona’s first spaceport, aiming to launch small rockets carrying communications satellites in a bid to boost national security and create economic opportunity. With a population of just under 100,000, Yuma was named one of more than 70 finalists for a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program, which could provide up to $160 million over 10 years.
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva, has officially announced her candidacy for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
A new report highlights the need for faster permitting to address Arizona’s housing affordability and supply challenges. While the state’s overall housing shortage has declined, affordability remains a major concern, according to the Common Sense Institute (CSI).
Rep. Raul Grijalva, a Democratic lawmaker representing Arizona’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 77 due to complications from his cancer treatment. His office confirmed his passing in a statement, highlighting his decades of service and dedication to Southern Arizonans.