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January 2022
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The past week saw Sen. Sinema supporting the filibuster, much to the frustration of her progressive colleagues and voters. And in Arizona, the deadline for the state's education spending cap is fast approaching, with debated action.
Jan. 21, 2022
Over 1,000 men died aboard the USS Arizona during Pearl Harbor, but 80 years later, their stories remain.
Jan. 21, 2022
The pandemic has forced many comedians to change how they approach their craft. But Bassem Youssef is not your typical comedian.
Jan. 21, 2022
Minerva Orduño Rincón knows a lot about hot chocolate, and not the kind made from a packet of powder, but Mexican hot chocolate. You might have heard it called Ibarra; it’s become more popular in the U.S. these days.
Jan. 21, 2022
In Arizona hospitals, cases continue to rise, with just 5% of inpatient beds available as of Jan. 20. So the question of what comes next in this seemingly never-ending pandemic looms. And Mike Meyer argues we should be prepared for the worst.
Jan. 20, 2022
The Arizona Legislature kicked off its 2022 session on Jan. 10, but lawmakers have been introducing bills for several weeks already. But just because a bill is introduced does not mean it will get anywhere. Here's a breakdown of how it all works for for anyone trying to follow.
Jan. 20, 2022
Late last year, state officials announced Arizona had recovered all of the jobs it had lost during the pandemic. At the same time, though, the Phoenix area experienced inflation that was higher than the national average.
Jan. 20, 2022
Valley Fever is a growing problem in the Southwest as cases rise. Now, both Arizona senators are sponsoring legislation that would put $500 million toward research for a vaccine against the infection.
Jan. 20, 2022
There are hundreds of federal land units that use names considered to be derogatory to Native Americans and Indigenous people. Not much movement has occurred to permanently change them until Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to lead the department, made it a higher priority.
Jan. 20, 2022
In-person entertainment options are on the list of things in our everyday lives that have been severely hampered by the pandemic. And earlier this week, it was announced that FilmBar in downtown Phoenix is permanently closing.
Jan. 20, 2022
