AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Pima County says people who visited Banner-University Medical Center Tucson’s emergency room on Sept. 24 (roughly 10:30 a.m. to mid-afternoon) should watch for measles symptoms through Oct. 15 after an international visitor with measles was there. State Budget: Gov. Katie Hobbs restored $16.5 million in funding for the University of Arizona, ASU and NAU after earlier GOP-backed cuts, using ARPA funds to erase a one-time reduction. Immigration & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” while a lawsuit proceeds. Elections & Voting Integrity: Maricopa County’s attorney found only 8 non-citizens voted across decades out of 60 investigated cases, with state election officials calling it proof safeguards are working. Border Wall Access: Coronado National Forest closed a 55-mile stretch along the AZ-Mexico border during wall construction, drawing criticism over transparency. Arizona Politics: In the AG race, Kris Mayes faced attacks from opponent Warren Petersen over dozens of lawsuits against the Trump administration. Legal/Environment: Two groups sued over South32’s Hermosa mine expansion, alleging federal agencies failed to protect endangered wildlife and habitat. Tech & Education: ASU says international enrollment fell 21% for Fall 2026 due to visa delays and denials. Cybersecurity: Arizona Supreme Court hackers accessed foster-care review reports, exposing data on thousands of children.
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