A year after Dobbs decision, medication abortions are largely unscathed
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruling that up-ended abortion services in the U.S. a year ago left one form of abortion largely untouched - medication abortions, which account for nearly half of all procedures in Arizona.
Proposed Arizona legislation would protect access to birth control
PHOENIX — On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, Democratic leaders vowed to preserve access to contraceptives for all Arizonians. Rep. Athena Salman, D-Tempe, said she plans to introduce a bill during the next legislative session that would assure access to birth control. Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Salman and others at a press conference Thursday to discuss the proposed Arizona Right to Contraception Act.
Douglas dynamo: Cochise’s JUCO basketball thrives under guidance of Jerry Carrillo
DOUGLAS – Located miles from the Mexican border in Southeastern Arizona, Cochise College men’s basketball has become a powerhouse under recently-inducted Jerry Carrillo, who has 629 wins with the school since he was hired in 1995.
Arizona official, others, urge Senate to renew economic development fund
WASHINGTON - A northern Arizona official was among a panel of local government officials from across the country who called for the "long overdue" reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration - even as they all outlined ways it could be improved.
Border encounters dipped in May, cooling fears of post-Title 42 ‘chaos’
WASHINGTON - The number of migrants apprehended at the southern border dipped in May, dampening fears that lifting the pandemic-era Title 42 expulsion rule that month would lead to a surge in individuals at the border.
Corbin Carroll’s stardom is everything Arizona Diamondbacks needed to rejuvenate franchise, fan base
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks are in first place in their division, thanks in large part to Corbin Carroll. Carroll is having an MVP-level rookie season, as he already statistically ranks among the best players in the league.
Kaiser says he’s stepping away from Legislature, but not from policy
WASHINGTON - State Sen. Steve Kaiser hopes his abrupt decision to step down will let him generate change from outside the Legislature - but he's not done quite yet, delaying his final day from last week to this Thursday so he "tie up loose ends” on a refugee workforce bill.
Monsoon 2023 has arrived, and Phoenix officials are asking residents to be prepared for dust, wind and rain
The monsoon runs from June 15 to September 15. Phoenix officials say they have been preparing for storms, and ask residents to do the same.
Girls basketball takes center court for first time at Section 7 Tournament
GLENDALE – The best girls basketball players and teams took the court for their own tournament last weekend at State Farm Stadium, where college coaches from across the country lined the courts for their first in-person evaluations.
Inside Shey Peddy’s speedy recovery from Achilles rupture, return to Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX – Shey Peddy ruptured her achilles during the 2022 playoffs but has made her on-court return for the Phoenix Mercury after a shorter-than-average rehabilitation process.
Tribal artists, leaders want update to law to protect Native arts, crafts
WASHINGTON - Native American artists say they continue to struggle with the theft of their work, and tribal leaders are urging Congress to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, a 1990 law to prohibit any advertisement and all sales of counterfeit Indian arts and crafts.
Fore everyone: One-of-a-kind high-tech mini golf experience hits Arizona
SCOTTSDALE – Puttshack – a new upscale, tech-infused mini golf venue – opened Thursday in Scottsdale Quarter, and it’s a one-of-a-kind experience.
