Social equity: Critics say Arizona’s cannabis program did ‘exact opposite’ of what voters intended
PHOENIX – Arizona legalized recreational marijuana and established a social equity ownership program. Critics say the state failed to establish a fair program. We explain how it happened.
Blood, sweat and stories: Preserving culture and history through lowriding
PHOENIX – There is a deeper story within the chrome and bright colors of the lowrider culture. A local car club member and Phoenix artists talk about the deeper meaning of lowrider culture and its role in preserving Chicano culture.
Wrestling with fate: How two visionaries elevated professional wrestling in the Valley
PHOENIX – Dom Vitalli and Jon Wolfgang helped transform Arizona’s wrestling landscape by establishing TrainInAZ and Phoenix Championship Wrestling.
Arizona concertgoers relieved as the Justice Department brings antitrust suit against Live Nation
WASHINGTON – Concertgoers in Arizona are relieved as the Department of Justice and 30 states bring an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Theme parks, private planes and Paris: The leadership PAC loophole
A loophole in federal campaign finance law that allows candidates to spend donations for their own personal use has repeatedly brought together Democrats and Republicans at the Federal Election Commission to try to persuade Congress to ban the practice – but only people who can change the law are the ones who directly benefit from it.
Best foot forward: Tucson farrier educates Native American communities on horseshoeing
TUCSON – George Goode explains the significance of farrier education through his nonprofit organization, the Native American Horse Education Foundation, which provides courses to Native American communities in Sells.
WNBA evaluating how superstar Cailtlin Clark, women’s sports popularity can help secure lucrative media rights deal
PHOENIX – With the WNBA’s media rights deal set to expire after the 2025 season, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes this year will be crucial to helping the WNBA earn its proper value in negotiations.
Phoenix Film Festival works to boost Arizona’s film scene
PHOENIX – Phoenix Film Festival helps shape Arizona into a favorite spot for filmmakers and movie fans. The festival's rise over the past two decades mirrors Arizona's growing prominence in the film industry.
‘Absolute beautiful place’: Rockin’ River Ranch State Park opens in Camp Verde
CAMP VERDE – After several setbacks, Rockin’ River Ranch State Park opened on Feb. 9 in Camp Verde. The native wildlife, hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas of the newest state park have already attracted local and international visitors.
Report: ESA voucher program not fully to blame for public school enrollment decline
PHOENIX – Common Sense Institute Arizona has released a report on the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Key findings from the report contend that while ESA enrollment is slowing down and public school enrollment is in decline, the ESA program may not be solely to blame.
For second time in a month, feds shower billions on Arizona microchip makers
PHOENIX – The Biden administration announced Monday that it will award $6.6 billion in grants and another $5 billion in loans to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to enhance and expand semiconductor production in Arizona.
Eastlake Park Community Center unveils NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs joined other officials to unveil the NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project, which refurbished indoor and outdoor basketball courts and upgraded other amenities at Eastlake Park Community Center.
