Arizona
Thursday, March 28, 2024
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ASU researcher uses AI to help address global challenges
An Arizona State University researcher is using artificial intelligence to transform data collected from satellites and other earth observation instru…
Social Security wants to get funds to more Arizonans
The Social Security Administration has launched a campaign to let people know there is money on the table for many Arizonans who may qualify for finan…
Getting more Arizonans moving to improve physical, mental health
Almost one in four Arizona adults report getting no physical activity or exercise other than on their jobs. An event in Phoenix this Saturday…
Proposed EPA rule aims to increase EV sales
In Arizona, four in every 1,000 people have electric cars and a federal rule soon to be finalized could increase those numbers. It is gaining support …
AZ holds its PPE, bipartisan group renews calls for more competition
Today, people across Arizona are voting in the Presidential Preference Election, a chance for registered Democrats and Republicans to choose their …
Report: Recall announcements up 10% from 2022
A new report found recalls, warnings and penalties for consumer products all increased last year. The recalls led to 550 injuries, 15 deaths and as …
Higher heat-related fatalities prompt warnings for Arizonans
Summer will be here before you know it, and experts say now is the time to get prepared for Arizona's scorching and life-threatening temperatures…
CDC updates COVID guidelines, stunning some health advocates
About four years ago, COVID-19 started to put the world on pause. Now, new guidlines are giving some Arizonans pause. Across the country, many who …
AZ Democrats rally for contraception access
Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs called on the state Legislature to pass a law to guarantee women the right to contraception. Making birth control a …
NAU receives award for rethinking college admissions
Northern Arizona University has been awarded $750,000 because of how the institution is changing its framing around college admissions, by doing away …
Arizona lawmakers battle it out over immigration proposals
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature has passed a number of bills that some immigration advocates are calling "SB 1070 2.0." Senate Bill 1231…