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Young Adults Empowerment in Local Politics
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Rural Arizona Action Launches Campaign Opposing San Luis Prop 434, Warning Threats to City Council Accountability and Limited Access to Future Working-Class Candidates

San Luis! Vote No on Prop 434! By removing pay and support for public service, Prop 434 threatens to cut off access for everyday San Luis residents to serve in local government.

Cochise County Board of Supervisors Certifies CD7 Election

Rural Arizona Acton identified potential concerns that members of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors might attempt to delay the certification of the Congressional District 7 (CD7) special election.

Data from 2024 Election Reveals Growing Youth Disengagement from Democratic Party in Southern Arizona

Christina Marikos, Data Manager at Rural Arizona Action, presented a detailed analysis of voter trends from the 2024 election. Her presentation offered a national overview and closer look at Arizona’s shifting political landscape, particularly in legislative and congressional districts across the southern region. Marikos’ findings revealed a growing concern for Democrats...

Rep. Gail Griffin’s Closed Water 101 Meeting in Sierra Vista Draws Protest

Protesters in Cochise County rallied outside Rep. Gail Griffin’s “Water 101” presentation in Sierra Vista, citing concerns over Arizona’s groundwater management. Critics argue Griffin has blocked key water reform bills while local communities face growing challenges with wells, agriculture, and the region’s fragile San Pedro River.

Inside Arizona’s 2025 Legislative Session: Wins, Setbacks, and What’s Ahead for 2026

The 2025 legislative session brought historic investments in child care, key wins for housing and water, and critical defenses against harmful bills, along with a few tough setbacks. Here’s what passed, what we stopped, and what’s coming in 2026.

Press Conference: Response to Arizona ICE Act Passing Out of Committee Despite Opposition

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