Arizona
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Poll: Voters say future SCOTUS appointments are top-of-mind issue
Former President Donald Trump has taken credit for placing three conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. On Monday, the court awarded him a …
Monday, July 1, 2024
Rising AZ summer temps also mean higher energy bills
Summer is in full swing and as temperatures increase across the state of Arizona, so do energy bills. Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona …
'Know your status' on National HIV Testing Day
More than a million people live with HIV in the United States, and more than 18,000 of them call Arizona home. Today, on National HIV Testing Day…
AZ mayor sees federal investments pay off for Tucson
Regina Romero, mayor of Tucson, was one of many local leaders at the 92nd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, which wrapped up this weekend…
Expert warns of upcoming threats to democracy across the nation
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently dismissed a case brought by Republican Arizona attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, Republican Cochise …
AARP AZ endorses Prop 479 to strengthen public transit for older adults
An Arizona organization said Proposition 479, which will be put to voters in November, is essential for the growth of the greater Phoenix area and …
AZ organization calls for equality, justice on LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Day
Full-time LGBTQ+ workers make about 90 cents for every dollar earned by the average worker in the U.S. Today is LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Awareness Day…
Report: AZ's educational system failing its students
Arizona's overall child well-being ranks 42nd in the nation. The latest Annie E. Casey "Kids Count" Data Book looks at markers to see how well …
Controversial AZ immigration measure faces legal challenge
A controversial immigration bill could allow Arizona law enforcement to arrest people who are found to be illegally crossing the U.S. - Mexico border…
Report finds rural America's climate impact has been overlooked, calls for action
At least 10% of Arizona's population lives in rural areas, and a new report shows a significant portion of the state's greenhouse gas emissions …
AZ town grapples with drying wells, unregulated water use, large ag ops
Wells in the Willcox Basin in southeastern Arizona are drying up, and many are pointing the finger at massive agriculture and cattle operations…
New rule to update energy grid must account for Arizona wildlife
In the face of climate change and the need for clean energy, a new federal plan aims to update the country's outdated power grid. One Arizona …