AZ: Consumer
New IRS tool makes filing taxes easier for some in AZ
Arizonans have until Monday to file their individual income-tax returns, and for some, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make the chore a little …
Report: Arizonans should be cautious with facility fees
A new report from the Arizona PIRG Education Fund finds that Arizonans are getting hit with what are known as facility fees, leading to higher costs …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 podría liderar legislación relacionada con IA
Los legisladores de Arizona esperan poder facilitar que los políticos emprendan acciones legales a medida que aumenta el uso de deepfakes durante…
AZ could lead way in AI-related legislation
Arizona lawmakers are hoping to make it easier for politicians to take legal action as the use of deepfakes increases during election campaigns…
Analysis: EVs could save Arizonans big
Electric vehicles could save Arizonans up to almost $25,000 compared to gasoline vehicles over 10 years, depending on specific makes and models…
Report: AZ has no data privacy law, expert says its time to take action
Arizona is among states that have considered passing consumer privacy laws but have yet to do so. While the state doesn't have anything on the books…
AZ leaders advocate for 'clean truck' standards
Arizona leaders and community members rallied late last week to urge support for the Environmental Protection Agency's clean truck standards for heavy…