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Travelers who want to avoid security checkpoint lines at Sky Harbor Airport may soon have another option. A private company that goes by Clear wants to bring its biometric identity verification system to Phoenix.
Oct. 11, 2017
The Equifax hacking scandal continues to have a widespread impact. Was the Equifax breach preventable? Is it just the proverbial tip of the iceberg for hackers? Recently, CactusCon, the largest annual hacker and security conference in Arizona, brought experts together to talk about Equifax and what could be next.
Oct. 10, 2017
After the failure last month of the so-called Graham-Cassidy bill on health care, Congress is once again looking into coming up with a bipartisan measure to stabilize the health insurance marketplace.
Oct. 10, 2017
In a federal courthouse in downtown Phoenix right now, the Goldwater Institute is arguing that the Food and Drug Administration needs to increase transparency of its drug approval process.
Oct. 10, 2017
“I think that it’s easy in a plan to say that people are interested in reducing travel lanes and adding bicycle lanes, but when it actually happens in people’s backyards and impacts their life directly then I think it kind of changes that conversation,” said Tempe traffic engineer Julian Dresang.
Oct. 10, 2017
Friday brought news of the birth control mandate rollback, but federal officials have been cutting provisions and budgets for the Affordable Care Act for some time. With us for a few minutes to talk about that is James Hodge, ASU director of the Center for Public Health Law and Policy.
Oct. 9, 2017
The compiled data could eventually be used to help manage and predict groundwater loss in the future.
Oct. 9, 2017
The federal government awarded Gallup, New Mexico $1.5 million for its detox center, which borders the Navajo Nation.
Oct. 9, 2017
Confusion over a marketing partnership between the city of Phoenix and a private company is leading to changes.
Oct. 9, 2017
Phoenix is looking to outsource daily operations of its most popular low-income housing program. The move will lead to an annual contract worth up to $1 million.
Oct. 9, 2017
Costco is the latest retailer to be hit by Amazon’s force, now that Amazon has entered into the food delivery business.
Oct. 8, 2017
Arizona has long been a destination for older Americans with its pristine retirement communities. But aging in America isn’t what it used to be. It’s expensive and sometimes isolating. This series aims to explore the reality of an aging society. The aging issue isn’t going away — so let's talk about it.
Oct. 7, 2017
Benchmark Electronics estimates it will add about 500 jobs to the Valley in the next five years and break ground on its new headquarters before the end of the year.
Oct. 7, 2017
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a law in May to exempt the sale of U.S. gold coins in the state from capital gains taxes. Tax free status would arguably spur investment, but that does not seem to be happening on the large scale.
Oct. 6, 2017
Service-related industries grew in September at their fastest pace in 12 years, according to the latest analysis from Tempe-based Institute for Supply Management. The analysis said the sector is growing because of the country’s two recent hurricanes, not despite them.
Oct. 6, 2017
What we know as the cloud can take many forms -- even a fake palm tree.
Oct. 6, 2017
Amazon is accepting bids this month for a $5 billion, 50,000-employee second headquarters, and Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Tucson are all preparing their pitches. So, where would this massive new headquarters go if we got it?
Oct. 5, 2017
Silicon Valley and some of its most identifiable companies and leaders have hit the highest highs in high-tech. But elected officials are worried about their growing power, which some have labeled monopolistic.
Oct. 5, 2017
A rezoning vote for The Phoenician Resort turned into a discussion on public restrooms and possibly moving a popular trailhead.
Oct. 5, 2017
City council members have voted to get out of the hotel business. They approved selling the downtown Sheraton to an out-of-state investor for $255 million.
Oct. 5, 2017
