Plain language for ballot initiatives: Why it matters
PHOENIX – In Arizona, voters will have a say on key issues like abortion access, immigration and the state minimum wage through the 13 propositions on their ballots. Research has shown ballot wording impacts voters’ decisions.
Maricopa County officials confident but wary of threats ahead of Election Day
PHOENIX – Maricopa County election officials and law enforcement are preparing for and dealing with threats, intimidation and misinformation ahead of Election Day. Though the problems are not new, there is renewed focus on the safety of election workers.
Arizona Senate candidates Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego targeting younger voters
PHOENIX – With one week until Election Day, Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are working toward picking up crucial votes from a younger generation of voters.
‘Not reconcilable’: Latter-day Saints in Arizona break with Trump on immigration, which could help Harris
WASHINGTON – Latter-day Saints are unique among religious groups for their pro-immigrant attitudes. Donald Trump’s rhetoric could make them switch their votes to Kamala Harris.
Election Day essentials: The do’s and don’ts for spotting disinformation
PHOENIX – Over the past few decades, people’s attention spans have decreased due to constant distractions from phones and other devices. This epidemic of short attention spans affects how people consume media, and in turn, how they get their information and navigate disinformation.
Religious groups recruit volunteers to provide peaceful presence at Arizona polls
Following reports of armed “poll watchers” at Arizona polling places during the last several election cycles, two groups have launched initiatives inviting people of faith to help promote peace at the polls.
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team determined to prove Big 12 critics wrong in debut season
PHOENIX – The Arizona Wildcats will play their first season in the Big 12 Conference, where they look to surprise everyone after being ranked 7th in the preseason rankings.
Arizona schools must adjust to physicality, officiating in inaugural Big 12 men’s basketball season
PHOENIX – Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado joined the Big 12 Conference after the Pac-12’s collapse. Now their men’s basketball programs must adjust to more physical play, different officiating and traveling across four time zones in a “monster” league.
‘World’ of support: Alex Verdugo’s family-fueled journey from Tucson leads to baseball’s biggest stage
PHOENIX – New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo’s journey is a script even Hollywood couldn’t write. Facing the Dodgers – the team that traded him for Mookie Betts – on the World Series stage, he knows navigating it all wouldn’t be possible without his family.
Remember history: California launches Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project to honor residents deported during Great Depression
LOS ANGELES – California Sens. Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker authored Senate Bill 537 to establish a memorial in Los Angeles for the 2 million Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants deported during the Great Depression.
Back to school: Arizona Fall League prospects take college stage at GCU Park for Friday showcase
PHOENIX – In the Arizona Fall League, the MLB prospects aim to show their growth in hopes of moving to the major league. However, their growth is just one aspect of the season, as they get unique opportunities to relive or even experience the college atmosphere.
Act One helps Title I students connect to the arts with string quartet at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the arts, a sector that is severely lacking on their campuses. The organization kicked off its season with a school trip to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday.
