The Copper Courier

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National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Arizona already has events planned at Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. If you want to organize something where you live, the event itself can stay simple: Choose a place people already use, line up a few helpers and make sure attendees know where to find reliable election information.

America declared independence from a king nearly 250 years ago, and some protesters are making it clear they haven’t forgotten why. The “No Kings” protests are a nationwide movement opposing what organizers describe as authoritarianism and excessive executive power under President Donald Trump. Organizers describe the demonstrations as nonviolent. To keep reading—and get local Arizona news sent to your inbox—sign up for our free newsletter! Already subscribed? Enter your email to continue.

Elon Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, is spending thousands of dollars to back MAGA-aligned Republican candidates ahead of the midterms, including in two of Arizona’s most hotly contested congressional races. According to new Federal Election Commission disclosures filed Sept.

US Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert) says he is running for Arizona governor to bring costs down, but two new reports show his votes have directly cost Arizona families an extra $3,200 so far.

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WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s push to allow more road construction in national forests has alarmed preservationists in Arizona, who warn the change could lead to logging or more uranium mining near the Grand Canyon. On Aug. 18, the Department of Agriculture announced the plan to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting on federal forest land.

Ellis Preston expects to graduate in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Preston has interned as a reporter at The Arizona Capitol Times and is a student worker at Arizona PBS and The State Press.

Wilkommen to Oktoberfest season! The very first Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when the prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festival lasted five days and concluded with a horse race. It wasn’t until 1818 that food and drink joined the party, and today, Oktoberfests all around the world honor traditional German food, beer, music, and general gute Vibes.

In a conversation with PBS on Monday night, the Republican nominee for Arizona Secretary of State, state Rep. Alex Kolodin (R-Scottsdale), wouldn’t say whether he’d protect Arizonans’ voter data from the federal government. An election denier, Kolodin has spent years bolstering President Trump’s claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. If elected, Kolodin would oversee the state’s election processes.