What to do when an undocumented family member is arrested
By Rachel Beth Banks | Wednesday, July 4, 2018
…when he was just 5. Now, he wants to give back to others in the same situation. (Photo by Rachel Beth Banks/Cronkite News) “There’s tons of misinformation out there about…
Ducey: AZ will spend $2.9 million to fight border-related crime
By Rachel Beth Banks | Wednesday, July 11, 2018
…the U.S. comes through Pima County. (Photo by Rachel Beth Banks/Cronkite News) Ducey said the federal government too often responds to Arizonans’ requests for help with “empty words and little…
Big banks dominate lending market, but some small businesses find success with community banks
By Yahaira Jacquez | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015
that promotes locally owned businesses, has made a push for local banks. Kimber Lanning, the group’s founder and director, said local banks will often send somebody down to look at…
Got milk? D-backs and Shamrock Farms make sure needy folks have plenty
By Jéssica Alvarado Gámez | Tuesday, June 12, 2018
PHOENIX – Food banks across Arizona struggle to keep milk on the shelves, with 95 percent of food banks surveyed by the Arizona Milk Producers saying they can’t meet demand….
Valley food banks offer healthier and customized options
By Natalie Tarangioli | Friday, Oct. 7, 2016
PHOENIX – For someone like Marsha Burton, who is diabetic, has high blood pressure and relies on food banks to help her put food on the table, affording certain types…
Monsoon rains douse campfire ban in Coconino National Forest; restrictions remain elsewhere
By Tayler Brown | Wednesday, July 11, 2018
…according to U.S. Forest officials. They urged visitors to remain careful – humans cause more than 90 percent of wildfires in Arizona. Jackie Banks, spokeswoman for Kaibab National Forest, praised…
Rep. Raúl Grijalva: Secrecy surrounds Tucson shelter housing migrant children
By Rachel Beth Banks | Friday, July 6, 2018
…migrant children. (Photo by Rachel Banks/Cronkite News) “Kindergarten age,” said the Democrat lawmaker, who represents much of southern Arizona. “It’s gut-wrenching in the sense that the frustration that many of…
Food banks’ needs persist in recovering economy
By Ty Scholes | Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015
…gave out 66 million pounds of food. Angie Rodgers, president of the Arizona Association of Food Banks, said food banks are the first to see economic challenges but often the…
Survey: Arizona’s independent businesses saw jump in revenue, but struggle to obtain bank loans
By Zac Pacleb | Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016
…banks dominate lending market, but some small businesses find success with community banks Although many businesses have found success, Arizona independent businesses struggled with obtaining a bank loan, according to…
Border businesses hope meeting with regulators stems bank closings
By Soyenixe Lopez | Monday, June 15, 2015
WASHINGTON – Nogales officials hope that a meeting Tuesday between local banks and regulators from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. can help reverse a string of bank closings that have…
#RedForEd teachers demand 20 percent salary hike, more money for education
By Chris McCrory | Wednesday, March 28, 2018
…into their own hands,” said Beth Lewis, chair of Save Our Schools Arizona, an advocacy group for educators. Related Story #RedForEd: Teachers call in sick over low pay, protest state…
Human rights survey: LGBTQ teens in Arizona feel unsafe in their communities
By Rachel Beth Banks | Wednesday, June 13, 2018
PHOENIX – LGBTQ teens are at risk of high rates of depression, sexual assault and discrimination, according to a national survey released Wednesday by a human rights group….