Legislators: State budget proposal slices education funds
A proposed state budget would cut $21 million from Arizona education that is already reeling financially, a Democratic legislator said Wednesday.
Thousands of Arizonans lose food stamps
Elizabeth Bagby-Emmons’ 8-year-old daughter was coming home after being placed in foster care for two years. But, as she prepared for her child’s return, she was unable to put food on the table. Bagby-Emmons had lost her food stamps, and with that, the ability to feed her child.
Second petition demanding action on elections tops 100,000 signatures
WASHINGTON - The furor over last week's elections in Arizona continued to churn this weekend, with a petition on the topic passing the 100,000-signature threshold Saturday that obligates a White House response.
Protesters denounce anti-immigrant bills, rhetoric of hate in Arizona
A day after billionaire Donald Trump won the Arizona Republican primary, more than 100 protesters gathered outside the state Capitol, denouncing what they call the candidate’s message of hate.
Clinton talks gun control, education and immigration reform at Phoenix campaign rally
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton pushed “common sense gun control,” comprehensive immigration and a range of other topics to a diverse crowd of about 1,400 people at Carl Hayden High School on Monday, less than 24 hours before the Arizona presidential preference election.
Arizona Secretary of State predicts large turnout for presidential preference election
The state is ready for Tuesday's presidential preference election, said Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan and Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell. But if Reagan had her way, this election wouldn’t be the state’s responsibility.
Phoenix seeks to curb water waste with participation in “Fix a Leak Week”
The Phoenix Water Services Department wants you to fix that leaky toilet - and to share your work with the world.
Addiction sufferers and their loved ones seek and provide education
“Wherever somebody’s at in their stage of drug use, their life is valuable.”
Arizona DES unveils workforce development rebrand
In order to unify workforce development efforts across the state, the Arizona Department of Economic security announced its latest initiative, ARIZONA@WORK, on Wednesday.
Time running low as supporters of sex ed inclusivity bill voice support
A bill that would eliminate Arizona’s ban on school districts including any discussion of homosexual sex in teaching the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is running out of time, according to the bill’s author.
Efforts to reduce cellphone use while driving hindered by enforcement concerns
Using a cellphone while driving, especially if the driver is a teen, is known to be unsafe and a distraction. House Bill 2241 is an effort to take phones out of the hands of young drivers, but law enforcement says the proposed legislation would be difficult to enforce.
Arizonans go head to head on motorcycle safety laws
Motorcyclists who roll down Arizona highways agree that riding in the open air is one of life’s exhilarations. The disagreements become sharp when the subject of whether to wear a helmet - or whether the state should mandate helmet use - is on the table.
