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Arizona is struggling to keep young talent that’s trained in the state here. Why that is and what can be done to reverse the trend.
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The Mesa City Council voted to make it illegal to vape in public places, becoming the latest Arizona city or town to restrict the use of vaping products.
→ Lawmakers Renew Effort To Regulate Vaping
→ Lawmakers Renew Effort To Regulate Vaping
Dec. 9, 2019
The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act could expire at the end of the month. Over the past two years, the act lowered federal excise taxes for breweries, wineries and distilleries. This allowed producers to use money they saved in taxes on their operations.
Dec. 9, 2019
President Trump stated on Twitter that he will hold off on his push to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups. The announcement has been well received by the Mexican government.
Dec. 9, 2019
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has left Mexico after living there in exile for half a month. But controversy surrounding the leader was left behind.
Dec. 9, 2019
Arizona ranchers plan to export hundreds of cattle monthly. Nearly 70 head of cattle were sent in the inaugural trip, roughly two years after Arizona and Sonora started working together to ease their export for slaughter.
Dec. 9, 2019
Arizona observed Native American Day for the first time on June 2 this year. The holiday came from a 2018 bill, and the lawmaker behind that bill is pushing for another change to official state holidays in 2020.
Dec. 9, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday slapped down a bid by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to get an early crack at the assets of the family that owns one of the largest opioid manufacturing operations in the country.
Dec. 9, 2019
This time last year, the six reservoirs in the Salt River and Verde River systems were only at 47% capacity. Now, they’re at 68% capacity. SRP attributes these numbers to a productive winter last year.
Dec. 9, 2019
This morning, parts of the Valley were blanketed in an uncommon fog. Rain over the past few weeks has added low level moisture to the atmosphere. This has caused fog over the Valley.
Dec. 9, 2019
The Navajo Nation has purchased a $5.2 million plot of land in northern Arizona that could develop into a casino or gaming facility aimed at increasing business and drawing people to other Navajo property, officials said.
Dec. 9, 2019
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says it might be worth discussing whether or not voters should choose certain elected officials. Ducey says Arizona could do "just as well" without electing certain county officials, like the county assessor.
Dec. 9, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impeachment inquiry report completed by the House Intelligence Committee on Monday, as it moved toward drafting articles of impeachment. Watch the hearing.
Dec. 9, 2019
Despite the number of consumer complaints, robocalls are a growing problem — for everyone. But these unwanted callers frequently target more vulnerable populations.
Dec. 9, 2019
Arizona gives out dozens of types of tax credits to individuals and businesses, and each year, a state legislative committee is supposed to review those tax credits to make sure they’re worth the cost to the state budget. But that hasn’t happened since 2015.
Dec. 9, 2019
Construction in downtown Phoenix is bringing new apartments and hotels, but there’s a key development area that’s missing. Downtown needs new office space, according to the city’s Economic Development director. Christine Mackay said in the last five years, the office vacancy rate has fallen from 30% to 10%, or about 1.3 million square feet of space.
→ Downtown Mesa Sees A Hyperlocal Development Boom
→ Downtown Mesa Sees A Hyperlocal Development Boom
Dec. 9, 2019
Nearly 35 years after Maricopa County voters first approved funding it, the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is scheduled to open later this month.
Dec. 9, 2019
Pinal County officials introduced a voter van to get people to register to vote as well as give them general information on voting.
Dec. 9, 2019
Women and girls detained by ICE have been subjected to sexual violence and violations of basic human rights, according to the National Organization For Women. NOW's Arizona activists want to end that.
Dec. 8, 2019
This week in 1906, the Petrified Forest National Monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt. It became a national park in 1962. Here's a look back at the other interesting — and sometimes unusual — events this week in Arizona history.
Dec. 8, 2019
Saturday marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the death of nearly 2,500 American sailors and Marines, and catapulted the U.S. into World War II. Of all the ships sunk that day, the USS Arizona saw the most casualties and damage.
Dec. 7, 2019
