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Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced federal legislation that would phase out something called subminimum wage. A provision that lets certain employers pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage. If passed, it could impact some Arizonans with disabilities.
April 19, 2021
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a measure on Thursday to honor the late Fred Korematsu. The move to honor Korematsu comes as local advocacy groups are pressuring Ducey over a nationwide rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans.
April 19, 2021
Kate Gallego was sworn in Monday to begin serving her first full term as Phoenix mayor. During a virtual ceremony, she addressed some potential new programs going into the next fiscal year that starts July 1.
April 19, 2021
The University of Arizona announced it will be moving its COVID-19 vaccine operations indoors at the end of the month, officials said during a Monday press conference.
April 19, 2021
Infrastructure has traditionally been an issue has that won bipartisan support, at least in theory. In practice, however, it’s been a bumpier road. To learn about all of this, The Show spoke with Samara Klar, an associate professor of political science in the School of Government and Public Policy at UA.
April 19, 2021
Arizona recently poured $1.2 million into a pilot program designed to increase vaccinations in one low-income, Hispanic ZIP code. The state awarded a no-bid contract to Mario Diaz, a former campaign consultant for Gov. Doug Ducey, and $1.2 million later, the 85009 ZIP code is still at the bottom of the list.
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April 19, 2021
Bills that would change Arizona’s voting laws are still under consideration at the state Capitol. To learn what to expect this week at the state Capitol, The Show spoke with Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services.
April 19, 2021
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that will legalize gambling on sporting events, and he and the state’s Native American tribes agreed to a new gaming compact that will — among other things — lead to the construction of at least four new casinos.
Ducey celebrated the achievements as bipartisan efforts that would turn out to be wins for the state, but not everyone agrees — including Republic columnist Bob Robb.
April 19, 2021
As navigation apps have made us more efficient and possibly more able to notice designated points and places around us, we tend to focus more on buildings and structures and less on natural elements. Jen Urso has been aiming to change that. She’s been designing maps of the Phoenix area for a while, but recently she developed a map to help identify where you are based on a cactus on a corner or next to a museum or restaurant.
April 19, 2021
From the wild horses that live along the Salt River to the purebreds of Scottsdale's Arabian Horse Show, Arizona has a longtime association with equines of all kinds. In the April issue of Arizona Highways magazine, journalist Matt Jaffe took a look at the many important roles horses have played in the state's history.
April 19, 2021
The COVID-19 picture around parts of the world is showing signs of improvement, but not everywhere.
For a weekly look at some of the key global stories in the coming days, The Show spoke with the BBC’s Audrey Tinline.
April 19, 2021
The number of coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes is declining in Arizona, according to the latest figures from AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard. But there are still challenges, specifically when it comes to long-term care staffing.
April 19, 2021
As of Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s statistics show that over 50% of adults in America have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
However, the University of Arizona’s Dr. Shad Marvasti says it’s important to remember that it’s still possible to get COVID-19, even after vaccination.
April 19, 2021
With at least a quarter of Arizona residents fully vaccinated and over a third with one shot, state-run vaccination sites will begin taking walk-ins.
Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona Department of Health Services director, says two sites have already begun doing this as demand for the vaccine slows.
April 19, 2021
Former state health director Will Humble says Arizona made the right choice to suspend the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. But Humble is concerned about the possible public health impact if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were to be kept on hold long-term.
April 19, 2021
There are roughly 1.1 million deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing Arizonans. Many use American Sign Language to communicate — but not everyone uses ASL.
First thing to know: There is no universal sign language.
April 19, 2021
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and four councilmembers took their oaths of office Monday. The swearing-in ceremony includes two newcomers to the City Council, and their priorities could drastically shape the city’s future.
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April 19, 2021
The G22 Fire near Cibecue on the Fort Apache Reservation is 70% contained as of Saturday morning.
Fire spokesman Steve Johnson says firefighters are slowly being allocated elsewhere as this fire decreases in size.
April 18, 2021
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says Arizona drivers are adjusting well to the state’s new distracted driving laws. But, a study conducted by the office last November shows that some drivers are having difficulty putting down their cellphones.
April 18, 2021
Public libraries in Glendale fully reopen on Monday after months of limited capacity and modified service.
For months, public libraries in Glendale were only offering curbside pickup, or only checking out popular books.
April 18, 2021
