Arizona and other states risk losing transportation funding if they do not follow the newest rules implemented by the Trump administration. These guidelines require recipients to adhere to rules related to immigration enforcement and DEI policies.
According to a letter sent by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, violations include impeding ICE officials, issuing drivers’ licenses to undocumented immigrants and integrating discriminatory practices to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion.
Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton opposes the enforcement efforts by the Trump administration.
“They don't get to threaten the economies of Arizona and other states to fulfill their kind of culture war battles. They have to provide these resources to communities in Arizona, throughout the country," he said.
Stanton acknowledges no specific project has been singled out in response to the guidelines.
Stanton also says the actions taken by the current administration are illegal.
“You can't add additional conditions beyond what Congress has provided. So this is our system of checks and balances. This is a system of our independence, of the branches of government," he said.
Stanton says Trump puts communities in a vulnerable position and does not provide clarity on his requests. Stanton also expects litigation over the guidelines.
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Arizonans will get to decide whether to add voter ID requirements to state elections, keep transgender children out of peer’s bathrooms and more in November, as lawmakers passed a series of last minute ballot measures. -
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering making changes to the Valley’s airspace, but the city of Phoenix is concerned the proposal would increase noise for residents in north Phoenix more than anywhere else in the city. -
Waymo is expanding its presence in Arizona with a large land purchase northwest of Phoenix. -
The discussion took place against the backdrop of a looming strike by Sun Tran and Sun Link drivers, who have been raising concerns about their work safety for months. -
Under Arizona law, it is a misdemeanor to knowingly remove, alter, deface or cover political signs unless you’re an authorized representative for the campaign, private property owner or government.
