Grijalva and teachers gather in opposition to Republican’s potential education cuts
House Republicans have proposed a budget that would cut federal education spending by 28%.
Lawmakers call for new statue of Sandra Day O'Connor in DC
State Rep. Matt Gress sponsored the joint resolution to replace one of the statues in Statuary Hall.
The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona
Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
A year ago, the state had a budget surplus of $1.8 billion. Now, it has a shortfall of about $400 million for the current fiscal year and another $450 million shortfall in the following year.
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.
Two historic churches burned in suspected arson case in Douglas are taking steps towards rebuilding
Braces now support and surround one church; the other has been demolished
Cochise County Republican Supervisors plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy and interference with an election officer
Both supervisors are expected back in court in February.
Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year's end, says she will join an abortion rights group
Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All.
Ciscomani meets with city and county officials, discuss economic issues surrounding U.S.-Mexico border
The Congressman criticized the Biden Administration's decision to temporarily close the Lukeville Port of Entry.
Cochise County faces a shortage of poll workers ahead of Presidental Preference Election in March
The county elections director predicts the county will need up to 250 poll workers for the March election
Bisbee housing program aims to renovate and sell homes at 20% below market value to address housing shortage
The program hopes to provide housing as a way to retain workers.
Arizona abortion laws clash: High-stakes court battle set to unfold
The case, Planned Parenthood vs. Mayes/Hazelrigg, will decide Arizona's abortion landscape.
AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage
The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.
The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy
This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.
Governor's Educator Retention Task Force releases report; shows shortages, needs for pay increase, and paid parental leave
The report and recomendations document ares of shortages, lack of teacher diversity, and recomendations for teacher retention.
