Hobbs pushes for school funding plan, GOP stands by its own proposal
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona Democrats formally introduced legislation Monday to expand funding for public education and teacher pay, even as Republicans insist they will continue to push their own plan.
Victim backs bill to criminalize child ‘grooming’; opponents say it oversteps
PHOENIX - A 16-year-old who said she was groomed by her softball coach came to testify, with her parents, for a bill that would make a crime of child grooming. But opponents told the packed hearing that there are already laws on the books and the bill goes too far.
‘We are survivors:’ National, Arizona projects aim to uncover, preserve histories of Native American boarding schools
PHOENIX – The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative launched an oral history project documenting the traumatic experiences of Indigenous children in the federal boarding school system. Local preservation efforts have already delved into Arizona’s history of boarding schools and resulting generational trauma.
A 120-year legacy: Tempe’s historic Hayden Flour Mill set for revitalization
TEMPE – Tempe's historic Hayden Flour Mill, a landmark dating back to 1918, has been approved for redevelopment after standing vacant since 1998. The project includes new retail businesses, a public park, improvements to the A Mountain trailhead and preservation of the historic buildings.
Uber partners with Waymo in Arizona to offer autonomous rides
PHOENIX – Uber customers can now get matched with a fully autonomous, all-electric Waymo ride – with no human driver behind the wheel. The option is available in the 225 square miles of metro Phoenix where Waymo currently operates.
Nevada summit discusses problem of – and solutions to – youth homelessness
LAS VEGAS – A summit to address youth homelessness in Nevada brought organizations together to explore solutions to end youth homelessness.
UFO buffs feel the R-E-S-P-E-C-T as government gets serious about research
WASHINGTON - After years of researching UFOs on their own, buffs think the "taboo ... is lifting" and their work may be be entering a "golden age," citing the government's recent interest in studying Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena - or UAPs, the new name for UFOs.
One·n·ten organization serves LGBTQ+ youth by providing mental, emotional and physical well-being resources
PHOENIX – One·n·ten, a nonprofit Phoenix organization, serves LGBTQ+ youth by providing resources for mental, emotional and physical well-being. Members share their personal stories and talk about the importance of having safe, inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.
Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage
PHOENIX – All three Arizona public universities are implementing big changes to their medical training programs as part of an Arizona Board of Regents initiative, with new medical schools at ASU and NAU to come.
Zócalo: A diasporic dance party in 360
Zócalo, together with community partners, brought a dance party to the Port of L.A. to celebrate the music and cultures of global diasporas. Experience dance and music, and check out art activities by LA Commons and a pop-up Wilmington Art Walk.
The Nash’s women’s initiative attempts to change jazz culture
The Nash Jazz Club in downtown Phoenix is getting more young women involved in jazz. The club’s women’s initiatives include performances by popular female jazz artists and exclusive classes for middle- and high-school girls.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs petition to add abortion rights to 2024 ballot
PHOENIX – Gov. Katies Hobbs signed a petition at a news conference Tuesday in Phoenix to add abortion rights to the 2024 ballot. Advocates want to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right in Arizona.
