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Phoenix is collecting more trash and more money
As many people work from home and Phoenix’s population continues to grow, so does the amount of trash and recyclables.
Feb. 3, 2022
Remittances to Mexico surged to $51.6B in 2021
Mexicans living abroad sent a record-setting sum of payments back to Mexico in 2021.
Feb. 3, 2022
Study: Hermosillo residents hit hard during pandemic, but feel optimistic
Hermosillo, the capital of neighboring Sonora, was hit hard by the pandemic. But a new survey shows that city residents are starting to feel more optimistic about the future.
Feb. 3, 2022
More men falling in love with bromance novels
The romance novel genre is starting to attract more male readers, with what's being dubbed 'bromance novels.'
Feb. 3, 2022
History shows how boycotts have influenced business
Consumer boycotts occur where the public is encouraged to stop buying particular products. But in the course of history, those efforts have had extremely mixed results.
Feb. 3, 2022
DACA recipient wants flexibility in AZs English-only law
The Arizona Mirror is reporting that lawmakers will likely not push this session to repeal Arizona’s English-only law.
Feb. 3, 2022
As Valley schools struggle to staff classrooms, one sub says shes seeing unprecedented things
Raquel Mamani has been a substitute teacher in elementary and middle schools in the Madison School District in Phoenix for four years. She also has eighth-grade twins in the district.
More Arizona education news
Feb. 3, 2022
Pima County opens more COVID testing sites as demand sharply rises
While Pima County’s vaccination rate is higher than the state average, testing has still been in high demand there. Schools especially have been overwhelmed, which has led to the opening of more southern Arizona testing sites.
Feb. 3, 2022
Concerns found over County Attorney Adels ability to run office
Reporting by the Arizona Republic indicates concerns about Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel's ability to run the office as she continues to deal with addiction.
More Arizona politics news
Feb. 3, 2022
Public defenders: Former ADC boss got special treatment
After an armed standoff at his home, charges were filed against former Arizona Department of Corrections director Charles Ryan. But he was never booked into jail, prompting concerns over special treatment.
Feb. 3, 2022
Lawmakers introduce bill to address AZ housing crisis
The bill aims to speed up the process of building affordable housing and sets aside millions of dollars for homelessness.
Feb. 3, 2022
House panel OKs bill requiring IDs for early ballot drop-offs at polling places
A measure passed by a state House of Representatives panel Wednesday would require people bringing early ballots to polling places to show ID.
Feb. 3, 2022
Sky Harbor seeing flight cancellations due to winter storms
Ice and snow across the Midwest is delaying and cancelling flights at the Phoenix Airport.
Feb. 3, 2022
AZ lawmakers move 3 bills aimed at improving oversight of group homes
Though it’s still early in the new Arizona legislative session, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee has passed a trio of bills aimed at increasing oversight and accountability in group homes that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Feb. 3, 2022
Arizona Senate approves transgender sports bill
The Arizona Senate has voted to bar transgender girls and women from competing on the high school or college sports team that aligns with their gender identity.
Feb. 3, 2022
Timeline to staff Phoenixs police oversight office is 6-8 months
The new director in charge of independent oversight of Phoenix police estimates it will take six to eight months until his office is fully staffed.
Feb. 3, 2022
WATCH: Biden remarks on a U.S. special forces raid that killed ISIS leader
President Biden delivers remarks about a U.S. counterterrorism operation that killed the leader of ISIS, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. The raid took place in northwest Syria and Biden said Thursday that all Americans returned safely.
Feb. 3, 2022
How climate change is forcing Arizona wine growers to adapt their practices
Ignacio Mesa operates a small winery off State Route 260 in Camp Verde where he planted his first vines in 2002. Climate change is making it hard to consistently produce good wine year after year, Mesa said, and he’s not alone.
Feb. 3, 2022
Phoenix unanimously approves Juneteenth as paid holiday
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a new paid city holiday at its Wednesday meeting. Juneteenth will become an annual holiday starting this year.
Feb. 3, 2022
Phoenix buying at-home COVID tests, KN95 masks for residents
On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved spending $15 million in federal funds to expand testing and vaccines services and $10 million on at-home tests and masks.
Feb. 3, 2022

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