Arizona Senate passes slate of bills, including contentious measure critics say targets gender‑affirming care The Arizona Senate on March 18, 2026 passed a series of bills covering state parks, referendum rules, health‑care funding limits and capital punishment; opponents called one measure discriminatory toward transgender people during an emotionally charged floor debate.

The Arizona Senate's recent session ignited heated debates over bills that critics argue discriminate against transgender individuals and limit access to essential healthcare.

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State agencies report tightened OHV grant controls, reclaimed funds and increased law‑enforcement grants Arizona State Parks, Game and Fish and ADOT updated the OHV Study Committee on FY26 revenue, grant reforms, reclaimed funds and enforcement/education efforts; agencies described a mitigation working group, freed ~$4M from stale grants, and said over half of current open grants are for law enforcement.

Arizona agencies have reclaimed nearly $4 million from unspent OHV grants, boosting law enforcement funding and enhancing safety education initiatives.

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As the long days of summer fade, Arizona’s great outdoors is just getting started. Autumn brings a season of transformation…Imagine elk bugling through crisp mountain air amid forests glowing in autumn shades of gold and crimson...zurl.co/EKGwX
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Slide Rock State Park is a great way to beat the heat and crowds of Sedona this summer.

It’s about a 20-minute drive from downtown Sedona and well worth the effort if you have a car.

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Ranger Sarah Takes in the view from the end of the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park. The Butterfield Overland Mail route had a stop near Picacho Peak. — at Picacho Peak State Park, AZ.

Ranger Sarah Takes in the view from the end of the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park. The Butterfield Overland Mail route had a stop near Picacho Peak.
—Picacho Peak State Park, AZ.

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Ranger Sarah with Picacho Peak behind her. Picacho Peak is not a volcanic cone, it is believed to be a tilted and eroded piece of rock overlain by a lava flow. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah with Picacho Peak behind her. The Peak is not a volcanic cone, it is believed to be a tilted & eroded piece of rock overlain by a lava flow.
—Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

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Ranger Sarah likes all the Saguaro and Palo Verde that cover the hill. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah likes all the Saguaro and Palo Verde that cover the hill.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah hikes towards a very tall Saguaro as she hikes the Calloway Trail. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah hikes towards a very tall Saguaro as she hikes the Calloway Trail.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah looks at Picacho Peak. Picacho means peak in spanish, which means Picacho Peak translates to "Peak Peak". — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

Ranger Sarah looks at Picacho Peak. Picacho means peak in spanish, which means Picacho Peak translates to "Peak Peak".
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

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Ranger Sarah with a Saguaro cactus, (Carnegiea gigantea) tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California. The saguaro blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. — at Picacho Peak State Park

Ranger Sarah with a Saguaro cactus, (Carnegiea gigantea) tree-like cactus can grow to be over 12 meters tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. The saguaro blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona.
—Picacho Peak State Park

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Ranger Sarah passes by another trail junction. Picacho Peak is the peak behind the sign. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah passes by another trail junction. Picacho Peak is the peak behind the sign.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah takes a break at the trail sign while climbing up the Calloway Trail. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah takes a break at the trail sign while climbing up the Calloway Trail.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah climbs the steep steps along the Calloway Trail in Picacho Peak State Park - Arizona.

Ranger Sarah climbs the steep steps along the Calloway Trail in Picacho Peak State Park - Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah starts down the Calloway Trail in Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

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Ranger Sarah takes in the view of a small peak in the park, along with a Saguaro, this makes for a nice picture. — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

Ranger Sarah takes in the view of a small peak in the park, along with a Saguaro, this makes for a nice picture.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

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Ranger Sarah sets out to hike the Calloway Trail to an overlook in a saddle below Picacho Peak — at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

Ranger Sarah sets out to hike the Calloway Trail to an overlook in a saddle below Picacho Peak
— at Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah reads the trail information sign before heading up the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park. Arizona.

Ranger Sarah reads the trail information sign before heading up the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park. Arizona.

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Ranger Sarah is at Picacho Peak State Park. The park is located between Casa Grande and Tucson near Interstate 10 in Pinal County, Arizona. — at Picacho Peak State Park. Arizona.

Ranger Sarah is at Picacho Peak State Park. The park is located between Casa Grande and Tucson near Interstate 10 in Pinal County, AZ.
— at Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

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The artwork is a panoramic photograph capturing a desert landscape at dusk or dawn. Tall cacti are silhouetted against a vibrant sky that transitions from deep blue to pink and orange hues. The background features rugged mountain ranges, and the foreground is filled with desert vegetation and rocky terrain. The scene is enveloped in a serene and expansive atmosphere, emphasizing the natural beauty and vastness of the desert environment.

Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, Arizona
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Saguaro cactus near the foot of Picacho Peak.
Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona, USA
11JUL10
EXIF: #Olympus PEN E-P1 | 12mm f/2.0 | ISO200 | f/2.8 | 1/800
Tags: #OMSystem #PicachoPeakSP #Cactus #Saguaro #Arizona #Sonoran #SonoranDesert #ArizonaStateParks
Copyright: #PublicDomain

The artwork is a stunning photograph capturing a vibrant sunset over a rugged landscape. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds in hues of orange, pink, and blue, casting a warm glow over rocky hills and a vast, grassy terrain. The foreground includes desert vegetation, adding texture and depth to the scene. The composition balances the intense colors of the sky with the earth tones of the terrain, creating a captivating and serene visual experience.

Sunrise at Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, Arizona
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