Qualifications for service animals to be restricted

State lawmakers are moving to narrow the list of animals people can legally claim they need for assistance, and bring wherever they go.

Abuse of fireworks could mean petty offense

The punishment for the abuse of Arizona's fireworks laws would be reduced, under a bill approved by the state House. 

Bill seeking to restrict school isolation rooms wins preliminary approval

The Arizona House has taken the first steps toward restricting the use of isolation rooms, in public schools. 

Census Bureau changes term used to designate race

The Census Bureau is dropping its use of the word "Negro" to describe black Americans in surveys.

Advisory group: dietary supplements not good for healthy women

New recommendations from a government advisory group suggest that healthy older women shouldn't bother with relatively low-dose dietary supplements.  

School turns to longer hours, virtual classes to boost diplomas

According to some federal calculations, Arizona had the highest high school drop-out rate in the country in 2009-2010 school year. And that has education leaders worried about the future for those young people.

Felecia Rotellini files for 2014 Arizona Attorney General bid

With more than a year and a half before Arizonans elect their next attorney general, Felecia Rotellini filed paperwork Monday to run against incumbent Tom Horne.

Camels are part of Arizona history

The Sonoran desert is home to a lot of strange creatures. More than a century ago, one unusual animal in particular roamed the Arizona territory for a short time - they were part of the U.S. Army Camel Corps.

Is it their year? Cubs, 14 other teams kick off spring training in the Valley

Spring training baseball is underway. In Florida and Arizona, teams are taking the field to show fans and foes what they've got. Each team has loyal followers, but arguably the most diehard root for the team from the north side of Chicago.

Released latex balloons a threat to southern Arizona animals

The Univeristy of Arizona study found that helium balloons released in Tucson end up in the Saguaro National Park near Tucson.


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