Arizona
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Expert: AZ's Dirty Energy Negatively Impacts Kids, Federal Dollars Could Help
April is Earth Month, and for many climate scientists and advocates across the world, it's a time to raise environmental awareness. In Arizona…
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
AZ Mayor in DC to Discuss City Challenges with Federal Leaders
One Arizona mayor is among the more than 2,800 elected city officials in Washington, D.C., this week for The National League of Cities' Congressional …
AZ Educators Rally to Address "Teacher Retention Crisis"
Arizona educators spoke out about what they're calling a teacher retention crisis in the state and released a proposed budget for how the state should…
Mexican Gray Wolf Population Rebounds in AZ
The Mexican Gray Wolf population in Arizona is on the rise. For the first time since reintroduction into the wild, the population of wolves across …
AZ Election Official 'Pessimistic' about Democracy's Future
An Arizona election official shared his concerns at a recent national conference about threats to safe and fair elections. Multiple experts at the …
AZ Law Could Allow Parents to Carry Guns on School Campuses
A new law in Arizona could allow parents and guardians of children who attend public schools to carry their guns on campus if they hold a valid concea…
AZ Group: EPA's Limit on PFAS Chemicals 'Crucial'
Groups advocating for clean water in Arizona are applauding an Environmental Protection Agency plan to limit toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
Credit Unions Step Out from Shadow Cast by Bank Collapses
The collapse of two banks has put the U.S. financial sector into focus this week. Some are considering the alternative structures of institutions …
Report: Arizonans Experience High Levels of Imposter Scams
Arizona is among the top 15 states for highest per capita rates for impostor scams. The Federal Trade Commission wants to help Arizonans spot…
Report: AZ Family Caregivers Provide Billions in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones
The unpaid care provided by an estimated 850,000 Arizona caregivers is valued at $14.5 billion, according to an AARP report, a $3.9-billion increase …
Research: Hotter, Drier Conditions Limit AZ Forest Recovery from Wildfires
New research has found hotter and drier climate conditions are making it less likely for forests in Arizona and across the Western United States to re…
Public Input Needed for AZ's Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation wants to hear from people across the state as it looks to set priorities for the state's 2050 Long-Range Tran…