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May 2017
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Through the Room with a View program, you can rent cabins on National Forest land all around the state. These are not your average rustic cabin rentals. They’re not exactly luxury, but they’re each historic residences, some are even on the National Register of Historic Places.
May 8, 2017
A new slate of commissioners will be selected after the 2020 Census to redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts. And, if the past is any guide, those maps will be the subject of a fair amount of litigation. But what if a simple math equation could end all that?
May 8, 2017
The presidential election in France, won by Emanuel Macron, was the biggest international story of the weekend. But there is a lot to look ahead to this week, including the United States and the Philippines holding joint military exercises.
May 8, 2017
Protesters have gathered outside the governor’s mansion in Austin, Texas, the day after Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4, dealing with illegal immigration. The bill targets so-called “sanctuary cities,” but also does more than that.
May 8, 2017
Virtual reality is not just for science-fiction buffs anymore. It’s becoming more and more mainstream, and more a part of our daily lives.
May 8, 2017
Dolphinaris has been controversial since it opened near Scottsdale last year. The Animal Defense League of Arizona and anti-captivity group Plea for the Sea recently took out ads at three Valley malls hoping to discourage people from visiting the attraction. Dolphinaris says they love animals just as much as those who protest them; they just disagree about how to go about doing that.
May 8, 2017
The voter-initiative process has been a part of Arizona’s DNA since statehood. But a series of bills in the current legislative session was aimed at curbing those efforts. Voters of Arizona is going to try to get their own counter-referendum on the November 2018 ballot. Grant Woods is co-chairing that committee with former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson.
May 8, 2017
The end is near at the state Capitol. After lawmakers pulled an all-nighter and approved a new state budget late last week, they’re expected to adjourn their session this week.
May 8, 2017
We see them every day. The man standing along the freeway ramp asking for money. The woman, dressed in layers, pushing a shopping cart. People walking into libraries carrying bags stuffed with personal belongings.
May 8, 2017
We wrapped up the week’s news in Arizona with our Friday Newscap. We are joined by Alia Rau of The Arizona Republic, Chad Campbell of Strategies 360, and Matt Benson of Veridus Consulting.
May 5, 2017
