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5 gun bills – 3 from Democrats – are on different paths in the Arizona Legislature
At least five gun bills introduced in the Legislature show the tension between Second Amendment supporters and gun safety advocates. In Arizona, Republican lawmakers narrowly carry the day.
Phoenix among U.S. sites for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trials on kids
WASHINGTON - Children from 6 months up to 12 years old could soon start getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Phoenix as part of a trial by drug-maker Moderna of the effectiveness of its two-dose vaccine on young people.
Dreamers in Arizona have mixed feelings about Biden’s immigration plan
PHOENIX – Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have mixed feelings about the immigration plan outlined by President Joe Biden.
Vote counting anxiety rises as Trump-Biden race tightens in Arizona
PHOENIX – Arizona draws national attention, Trump supports protest the election process and “Sharpie-gate” rumors add to unfounded tensions as the vote count continues in Arizona. Some media outlets have called the state for Joe Biden, but election officials caution that some 200,000 ballots still need to be counted in Maricopa County alone.
As COVID adds hours and challenges, teachers look to Proposition 208 for more school funding
Teachers say a proposal to increase funding to schools is especially vital amid the pandemic, but opponents worry about the effect on small businesses.
Proposition 208 proposes income surtax on high earners to fund education
Proposition 208 proposes a 3.5% income tax raise to increase funding for teachers, support staff and education programs.
Making a splash: Resort, lagoon and sky bar added to Glendale sports entertainment district ahead of Super Bowl
GLENDALE – The Crystal Lagoons Island Resort and water park are being planned for a sports entertainment district in Glendale. It could help anchor economic development along Loop 101, city officials and developers said.
As polls show him trailing in Arizona, Trump stops in Phoenix to woo Latino voters
PHOENIX – In a matter of days, both the Trump and Biden campaigns have sought to win over a key demographic that could make or break the November election: Hispanic voters.
Schweikert, Biggs rally Republican crowd during convention watch party
PHOENIX - There was enthusiasm in the room at Republican watch party Thursday, but Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, said enthusiasm went beyond that room to "our community where that enthusiasm of Republicans is spiking."
Navajo president speaks at convention as one of Democrat’s ‘rising stars’
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is one of 17 Democratic "rising stars" from across the country who have been tapped to share the job of delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.
Arizonans share health care struggles in Democratic convention speeches
When Kristin Urquiza wrote her dad's obit after his COVID-19 death, the Democratic National Convention was last thing on her mind. But Urquiza was there this week, with fellow Arizonan Jeff Jeans, to speak to the convention about health care concerns.