Pima County is allowed to keep its mask mandate in place; an informal opinion by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich says the governor cannot use his executive power to stop cities, towns and counties from requiring people wear masks.

Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission is in the early stages of its work of redrawing the state’s congressional districts in time for the race leading up to the 2022 midterm election. Complicating matters even further is the fact the state will add a 10th Congressional District because of population increases confirmed by the census.

Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation giving businesses, nursing homes and others a broad shield from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Backers say businesses shouldn’t have to worry about the potential for frivolous lawsuits. Democrats say the measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public.

Almost half of the U.S. population vaccinated with at least one dose, compared to only 7% of Mexico’s population. And there are reasons and implications of the disparity.

Generally, U.S. immigration policy has become one area without much hope of finding bipartisan compromise. A new column by the Republic’s Editorial Board argues the U.S. Senate should at least take action when it comes to farmworkers and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.

Customs and Border Protection is reporting agents encountered nearly 172,000 migrants last month, which is a sharp increase from February; the number of unaccompanied minors is also on the rise. The Show spoke with Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone to talk about what he’s seeing, as well as other issues.

Civic and business leaders known as the Greater Phoenix Leadership are speaking out against proposed changes to how elections are conducted in Arizona.

Atlanta just lost a major sporting event over a newly signed voter law that President Biden called Jim Crow on steroids. Voting rights are just one reason why dozens of Arizona activist groups have started a pressure campaign on companies that do business here.

Medical personnel in Mexico are demanding the government keep its promise to prioritize coronavirus vaccinations for health care workers. Hundreds of doctors, most of them from the private sector, are protesting in Mexico City and preparing lawsuits, as they try to get vaccinated.