Yes. More than 34,000 federal employees in Arizona were either furloughed or required to work without pay during the 2025 government shutdown, according to an analysis from the AFL-CIO, a national labor union organization. The White House Council of Economic Advisers has an even higher estimate: around 58,000 federal workers in Arizona, or 1.8% of the state’s workforce.
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Are federal cuts reducing domestic violence resources in Arizona?
Yes. The Department of Justice in 2025 has terminated hundreds of grants for domestic violence prevention, victim services and justice programs nationwide — including more than $1 million intended for Arizona agencies, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. These cuts have affected victim-services programs, as well as community safety and law enforcement training.
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Arizona colleges face ‘devastating impact’ after Trump slashes grant funds to minority-serving institutions
Ten Arizona community colleges and universities enrolling high percentages of minority students had their federal grants cut short by the Trump administration, resulting in millions of dollars in cancelled funds earmarked to support student success.
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Is Scottsdale Unified hosting a girls’ cycling course open to students assigned male at birth?
Yes. Scottsdale Unified School District is hosting a girls’ cycling program for ages 5 to 10 that offers nonbinary students, including those assigned male at birth, the opportunity to participate.
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Could health care premiums in Arizona jump 138% by 2026?
Yes. If Congress lets Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits designed to lower monthly health insurance premiums expire in December 2025, the average annual premium in Arizona could climb by $639, or 138%, according to a Center for American Progress analysis.