State Sen. Brian Fernandez

U.S. Sen. Kelly began the week with a visit to the Southwest Early College Academy. He later met with supporters for Emilia Cortez, Mariana Sandoval and Brian Fernandez.

Yuma lawmakers from districts 23 and 25 discussed local issues, policy priorities and the upcoming legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.

In this week’s Arizona Edition, state lawmakers discuss childcare, water, housing and priorities for the next legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.

Arizona families, school leaders and policymakers weigh in on ESAs as KAWC examines school choice, access, cost and accountability — and asks what education is for.

Arizona’s ESA program has grown from 144 participants to nearly 103K. KAWC looks at how the program works, how spending's monitored and why it remains one of Arizona’s most contested policies.

Two state senators, four state representatives whose districts include parts of Yuma County on campus for annual event. Stay tuned to KAWC to hear from them.

Senate Bill 1301, which is being cosponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, and Sen. Brian Fernandez, D-Yuma, said the state has no curriculum requirements to include the histories.

We update final numbers for Yuma and San Luis city councils and races in state House and Senate for our area. Each jurisdiction will make results "official" at upcoming meetings.

Arizona Edition Friday is KAWC's weekly look at topics and people shaping the community, with insightful conversations and in-depth reporting from the field.

Altherr said she has worked with fellow Republicans on Latinos for Trump campaign as well as knocking on doors with San Luis Republicans.