The health agency said it will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic and will reassess the need for a testing requirement if the situation changes.
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Judge Denies Request to Reinstate Phoenix Starbucks Workers
The three workers involved were all leaders in union efforts at a Phoenix Starbucks, and claim the company took action against them for their organizing efforts.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: Here’s What Was Said at the First Jan. 6 Committee Hearing
On June 9, 2022, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol held the first in a series of public hearings.
Federal Funding Approved for Over 750 New Affordable Housing Units in Phoenix Metro Area
Maricopa County in the last month has approved over $27 million of American Rescue Plan funding to go toward 758 new affordable housing units.
Arizona Republican Party Sends Fundraising Email Attacking Educators Days After Uvalde School Killings
The email asked readers to “defend our kids” against a new resource put out by the Arizona Department of Education that offers support for LGBTQ+ students.
She’s a Scientist. She’s a Mom. And She’s Dead Set on Saving the Planet for Her Children.
University of Arizona climate scientist Dr. Joellen Russell helped found a nonprofit dedicated to educating moms on climate change.
Arizona’s Medicaid Agency to Build 70-Bed Housing Facility
Arizona’s Medicaid agency is building a 70-bed transitional housing facility for people who are experiencing homelessnesss and are diagnosed with serious mental illness.
As Metro Phoenix Home Prices Rise, so Does the Number of People Forced to Rent
Housing experts say the problem is there are too few homes to buy or rent and too many people moving into—or within—the Valley.
Republican States Win Delay, for Now, in White House Plan to End COVID Restrictions at Border
The law, known as Title 42, has been used to turn away more than 1.8 million migrants since it was invoked in March 2020.
Report: About 6M Adults Identify as Afro Latino in the US
About 6 million adults in the United States identify as Afro Latino, a distinction with deep roots in colonial Latin America, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.
US Begins Phasing Out COVID-Driven Asylum Restrictions
The Biden administration said Friday it has begun phasing out the use of a pandemic-related rule that allows migrants to be expelled without an opportunity.
Migrants Wait at the Border While US Battles Over Lifting COVID-19 Ban on Processing Asylum Applications
“I had a home in Michoacán, a good life,” Rosario said. “My husband and I got married and we built a beautiful life together, but we had to leave. We dropped everything in order to just feel secure again.”
Meals on Wheels, ASU Study How Pets Affect Social Isolation, Loneliness Among Older Adults
Meals on Wheels America and Arizona State University are partnering on a study of the effect pets have on social isolation and loneliness.
Traffic Jams Expected During Arizona Scenic Canyon Road Work
The work is expected to clog traffic along the two-lane route through Oak Creek Canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff. Construction will begin this spring and run into 2023.
Complaints About Incorrect Information on Credit Reports Jumped in 2021
The rise in complaints led to an announcement that the three credit agencies would remove nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports this summer.
Lights, Action—Camera! Arizona Film Industry Is Growing After a Decade of Stagnation
“Forever Home” is Sean Oliver’s first feature-length narrative film, a haunted-house movie he co-wrote and co-produced with a friend during the pandemic.
Special Legislative Session Looms to Replace Huge Arizona Tax Cuts
Talks among Republican lawmakers who want to sidestep a voter referendum that has blocked the nearly $2 billion income tax they passed last year are heating up.
Lake Powell Hits Historic Low, Raising Hydropower Concerns
Lake Powell dipped below a critical threshold on Tuesday raising new concerns about a source of power that millions of people in the US West rely on for electricity.
Arizonans Come Together to Remember Those Lost to COVID-19
Community members gathered at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe on Monday to honor the nearly 28,000 Arizonans who have died from COVID-19.
Reversing the Desert: How an Arizona Engineer Is Trying To Heal the Land and Protect Water
Deforestation, destructive agricultural practices and climate change have contributed to the degradation of topsoil and expanding deserts.
Black ASU Students Speak About the Barriers They’ve Faced and How to Improve Representation
The Copper Courier spoke with three Black students about what they’ve accomplished, as well as how they’ve been negatively impacted because of their race.
Arizona Electors Say Impostors Must Be Held Responsible for Attempt to Overturn 2020 Election
As a federal committee closes in on Republicans who acted as illegitimate electors in the 2020 presidential election, a local group is also speaking out: Arizona’s legitimate electors.
Here’s Who Voted to Make the US Economy More Competitive With China
Every Arizona Republican in the US House voted against a bill to strengthen US supply chains and make the country more economically competitive with China.
Gov. Doug Ducey Sues Biden Administration After Promising COVID Funds to Schools Without Mask Requirement
Ducey created a grant program with $163 million in federal COVID-19 relief money, but only for schools that didn’t require masks or who stayed open during outbreaks.
Here’s a Breakdown of Phoenix’s Climate Action Plan
The Phoenix Climate Action Plan focuses on two critical goals to achieve by 2050: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency.
56 Pima County Employees Fired After Refusing to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Pima County recently fired 56 employees after they chose to not get vaccinated against COVID-19, county officials said Monday.
Metrocenter is Expected to Be Demolished. Here’s What’s Going in Its Place.
The Metrocenter redevelopment will include 2,600 apartment units as well as stores, restaurants, a park, an amphitheater, and more.
‘Add to Your World’: ASU Student Starts Initiative to Help People Without Homes
Tierra Hopkins started leading workout sessions at area parks for free, with one ask of her participants—bring an item to donate to those without homes.
Hungry Holidays: Break From School Means Break From Meals for Some Kids
Advocates for child nutrition programs have found potential solutions in an unlikely place—the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rosy-Faced Lovebirds Have Found a Manmade Solution For Keeping Cool in Arizona Heat
Rosy-faced lovebirds, which appeared in Arizona about 40 years ago, learned how to use human innovation to keep cool when temperatures soar.