Should 16-year-olds vote in Arizona elections?

A proposed amendment to Arizona’s state constitution could allow 16-year-olds to cast their vote in state elections.


Major League Baseball officials make a pitch for diversity

PHOENIX – After introducing the Diversity and Inclusion panel Tuesday at MLB’s Diversity Business Summit, even moderator Harold Reynolds had to take a moment to remark on the impressive collection of baseball lifers.


Not your father’s conservatism: Young Arizonans chart path at CPAC

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - Meredith Walker is at the Conservative Political Action Conference here, standing across from a booth with posters proclaiming "Big Government Sucks!" and chatting with a group of girls in bright pink Republican elephant skirts and bows.


Animal euthanasia in Phoenix area down by 71%

The euthanasia of dogs and cats in Maricopa County has plummeted more than 70 percent since a coalition of animal-welfare groups launched an initiative three years ago, Phoenix and animal activists said.


New bill seeks to lower Arizona voting age from 18 to 16

HCR 2046 seeks to lower the Arizona voting age from 18 to 16, and the bill is gaining traction because many believe this bill can help improve voter turnout among a demographic that has often struggled to make an impact at the polls.


In face of low Arizona literacy numbers, Cardinals’ players read to children on Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Dressed in their red jerseys, Arizona Cardinals players Drew Stanton and Justin Bethel spent Wednesday with local elementary school children.


Farming mushrooms could cultivate $10 million industry in Phoenix

Mushrooms could be magical in Arizona, with agricultural officials putting money toward the growing mushroom farming industry.


Majerle putting GCU basketball on Division I map

Grand Canyon University men’s basketball is used to being overlooked and underappreciated.

Dan Majerle photo

Big-time coaches help GCU ascend to big-time athletics

Josh Braun signed on with Grand Canyon University’s basketball program for one reason: Dan Majerle, the former Phoenix Suns star and a local legend now coaching the Antelopes.


Arizona Horizon: March 1, 2016

This episode of Arizona Horizon focuses on researchers' ability to determine whether politicians are lying as well as an update regarding the 2015 Year-End Economic Report which suggests local businesses have a less optimistic outlook on the economy than they did six months ago.


Chefs and restaurant inspectors share responsibility to keep food safe

Chefs and health inspectors approach dining out in different ways but share a common goal: to reward your trust in restaurants by making sure food is safe for you to eat.


Tempe considers ban on sitting and sleeping on downtown sidewalks

The Tempe City Council is considering banning people from sitting or sleeping on downtown Tempe sidewalks because businesses complain it deters customers.