New law changes how English Language learners are taught. But what comes next?
By Kelsey Mo | Tuesday, May 14, 2019
MESA – A new law aims to help students who don’t speak English natively succeed, but how will educators implement it?
Arcosanti: Grand experiment in sustainable living approaches its 50th year
By Lauren Schieler | Friday, May 3, 2019
ARCOSANTI – A reflection of 50 years of experimentation at the world renowned urban laboratory Arcosanti, and where the project will go next.
Mothers and supporters of breastfeeding gather at Capitol for Nationwide Nurse-In
By Kelsey Mo | Friday, April 26, 2019
PHOENIX – About 20 people showed up to the Nationwide Nurse-In at the state Capitol to show their support for breastfeeding protections.
When life gives you lemons: Arizona might declare lemonade as its state drink
By Kelsey Mo | Tuesday, March 26, 2019
PHOENIX – Senate Government Committee voted 6-1 to advance a bill that would make lemonade Arizona’s state drink.
Arizona primary elections might be held earlier in August
By Kelsey Mo | Wednesday, March 20, 2019
PHOENIX – A bill in the Arizona Legislature would change the date of primaries to the first Tuesday in August, instead of 10 weeks out from a general election.
Arizona again rejects push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
By Kelsey Mo | Wednesday, March 13, 2019
PHOENIX – Virginia failed to pass the ERA in February. Now, advocates are looking to Arizona to ratify the sweeping Equal Rights Amendment, which Congress passed in 1972.
‘Historical trauma’: Native communities grapple with missing and murdered women
By Kelsey Mo | Monday, March 4, 2019
SELLS – A complex legal process, inconsistent data and a lack of attention contribute to the forgotten missing and murdered indigenous women. The #MMIW movement is advocating for women who no longer have a voice.
Phoenix mayoral candidates argue pension debt, Suns arena and public safety
By Kelsey Mo | Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019
PHOENIX – Daniel Valenzuela and Kate Gallego faced off in their final public debate in the Phoenix mayoral race on Arizona PBS.
Bill would have repealed requirement that doctors try to save fetuses that survive abortion
By Kelsey Mo | Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
PHOENIX – Members of the Arizona House Judiciary Committee debated a bill that would repeal a law that requires doctors to attempt to save the lives of babies born alive during an abortion, showing battle-scarred divisions.
Senate bill would outlaw dropping off early ballots on Election Day
By Kelsey Mo | Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
PHOENIX – Senate Bill 1046 would prevent voters who receive their early ballots in the mail from dropping them off on Election Day. Advocates say it would simplify elections and opponents say it would hamper voter rights.
Moms Demand Action supports bill to ban guns for people convicted of domestic violence
By Kelsey Mo, Cronkite News | Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
PHOENIX – Moms Demand Action, a group committed to ending gun violence, talked with state lawmakers to lobby for support of SB 1219.
Pride defines historic day as top female wrestlers compete in state high school tournament
By Serina Perez | Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
PRESCOTT – Pride, excitement highlight girls’ participating in first AIA state wrestling championship.