School resource officers called a key safety tool, but critics fear discrimination
After the Parkland shooting, school resource officers have come under the public spotlight. Arizona has more than 100 officers at schools from Paradise Valley to Tolleson and Gov. Doug Ducey has pushed for more funding for officers on school campuses, while activists question the role of police at schools.
Arizona teachers plan walk-ins demanding pay raise, additional education funding
Rather than close classrooms, Arizona teachers hold walk-ins for teachers and parents to show solidarity in the education funding fight.
Move to change Cesar Chavez Day to ‘National Border Control Day’ spurs anger
Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy's parade consisted of participants honoring Cesar Chavez and showing disapproval for Gohmert's suggested holiday name.
#RedForEd teachers demand 20 percent salary hike, more money for education
Arizona teachers angry about salaries considered among the lowest in the nation rallied at the state Capitol on Wednesday, part of a continuous wave of protests in the #RedForEd movement.
‘Death is not new to us’: High school gun-control activists plan Phoenix March For Our Lives
High school students are spending hours prepping for the Phoenix rally of March for Our Lives, a nationwide movement on Saturday.
Flagstaff officials, then Gov. Ducey, ask for tighter controls of gun sales, more mental health money
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Flagstaff officials and legislative candidates are all proposing school safety reforms in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida shooting
Herd mentality: Arizona sends 60 elk to restore West Virginia population
Arizona elk arrived last weekend to West Virginia in an effort to help restore their once extinct elk population.
17 lives, 17 minutes: Students rally, walk out of schools to mark one month since the Parkland shooting
Students are gathering at the Arizona Capitol, walk out of schools across the state and nation to protest gun violence.
‘We deserve better:’ 17-year-old activist joins legislators calling for gun control laws
A teenage activist, Democratic lawmakers and an educator called for Arizona to pass gun control laws. A Republican-controlled Legislature has stymied such bills this session saying they are unnecessary.
Shifting gears: Female mechanic empowers women to enter automotive world
A female auto-repair shop owner works to increase the number of women in a male-dominated industry.
Democrat who lost Tuesday primary for Congress eyes August do-over
WASHINGTON - Even before losing the Democratic primary in the special election to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, Brianna Westbrook had her sights set on a fall primary when the seat will be up again. Hours after Tuesday's loss, she said she already has 800 petition signatures for an August bid.
