Arizona has declared Pluto its “official state planet” — despite it being relegated to “dwarf planet” status nearly two decades ago. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation on Friday and ...

And a few don't seem to make sense. Looking at you, Utah, and your official state bird, the California gull. Arizona has its own lineup of official state this and that, and nearly all have strong ...

Everyone knows Arizona is nicknamed the Grand Canyon State. But did you know it's also been called the Baby State or the Sweetheart State at various points in history? Arizona didn't have an ...

Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Friday designating Pluto — once considered the ninth planet of our solar system and since downgraded to a lesser status — the "official state planet" of Arizona.

Regardless of its lesser status, it’s now the official state planet of Arizona. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2477 into law Friday afternoon. “That’s a major astronomical achievement and it ...