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Safety Proposed Bills Would Allow Loaded, Concealed Guns in Arizona’s Public Spaces—Even School Zones

The bills would allow licensed gun owners to carry a concealed weapon in state government buildings and would permit loaded firearms in a vehicle that is transporting kids to or from school.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa June 2, 2022 2:10 pm MST
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Analysis Arizona Gun Sales Could Surge in Wake of Uvalde Mass Shooting

The gun-control group Giffords gives Arizona an F on its annual gun law scorecard and ranks it 42nd among states for gun safety.

Neetish Basnet Neetish Basnet June 1, 2022 12:55 pm MST
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Education Congressional Candidate John Moore’s Plan for Schools? Abolish the Education Department.

The Arizona MAGA-Republican's proposal comes amidst a tide of attacks against local school boards by conservative activists and the state's Republican-led legislature.

James O'Rourke James O'Rourke May 24, 2022 2:00 pm MST
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Education Arizona Schools Win Federal Funds for Cleaner School Buses

Cleaner school buses are coming to Arizona thanks to new funding, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last month. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner April 19, 2022 12:37 pm MST
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Education Judge Blocks Voter-Approved Tax Hike That Would Have Raised Millions for Arizona Public Schools

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has struck down a voter-approved tax hike on the state’s wealthiest residents that would have raised millions for Arizona schools.

Lorraine Longhi Lorraine Longhi March 11, 2022 4:22 pm MST

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FILE - In this May 28, 2013, file photo, a hiker walks on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. The richly colored geological upheaval along the Arizona-Utah border is one of the most sought-after hikes in the West. But the Wave isn’t without dangers that led officials with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to implement a series of safety measures following a trio of deaths in 2013. A new proposal to change the way permits are doled out and increase fees also could free up more people to do safety checks. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File) Culture 10 Bucket List Summer Destinations in Arizona
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Education Does Gov. Doug Ducey Really Care About Families and Education? His State of the State Speech Suggested Otherwise.

Ducey failed to address a looming billion-dollar budget cut to education funding, which would lead to teacher layoffs and school closures.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 13, 2022 3:24 pm MST
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Arizona Federal COVID Relief Money Will Bring Free Wi-Fi to Phoenix School Districts

CARES Act funding will provide free Wi-Fi to 250,000 families who have students in 13 Phoenix school districts.

Olivia McCann Olivia McCann January 7, 2022 1:24 pm MST