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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 House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This makes President Trump the fourth president in American history to face impeachment by the House, which is expected to vote on it next week.
Dec. 13, 2019
This week’s White Island volcanic eruption left 16 dead. Dozens more are being treated for severe burns throughout New Zealand and Australia. One method being used to treat some of the patients was pioneered here in the Valley.
Dec. 13, 2019
Prosecutions of migrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico border have skyrocketed under the Trump administration. A new report from the Government Accountability Office shows that misdemeanor improper entry cases more than doubled from 2017 to 2018 — to about 62,000.
Dec. 13, 2019
For the eighth year in a row, the Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation is hosting its Dental Mission of Mercy event. It’s a resource for those who can’t afford to go to the dentist or don’t have insurance.
Dec. 13, 2019
Cartel Coffee Lab was founded in 2007 by Jason and Amy Silberschlag. In the decade since, they’ve expanded all over the state — and even to Austin, Texas, and Palm Springs, California. The draw? Their expertly sourced, expertly roasted coffee.
Dec. 13, 2019
The Arizona Clean Elections Commission has approved a voter education campaign for the 2020 election season.
Dec. 13, 2019
The Arizona State Board of Education approved plans by nearly 400 public schools to hire school counselors, social workers and police officers. The hires are part of an expansion of the existing school safety grant program, which received a $20 million boost to the program’s $12 million annual budget earlier this year.
Dec. 13, 2019
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Phoestivus — the annual holiday event that serves up music, food and locally-made goods with a "Seinfeld" twist. The annual event around the holidays that kicked off this week at Phoenix Public Market in downtown Phoenix.
Dec. 13, 2019
We all have someone from elementary school that we remember: a teacher, a lunch lady, or even a crossing guard. Billy Weldon — or Mr. Billy as the kids call him — is one of those people. He’s a crossing guard at Marshall Magnet Elementary School in Flagstaff, and he’s been nominated for "America’s Favorite Crossing Guard."
Dec. 13, 2019
A proposal in the Arizona Legislature would add two conditions to the list of those for which patients could get a medical marijuana card: opioid use disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
Dec. 13, 2019
Vending machines in downtown Gilbert raised more than $800,000 for local and international charities last year. They’re back for the holiday season.On a recent night a crowd surrounds the four bright red “Giving Machines” near the base of the Gilbert water tower.
Dec. 13, 2019
This week, Nick Fandos joined Politics with Amy Walter to share the latest about the House's impeachment vote. But while the national media has been saturated with impeachment, Democratic candidates are focused on Iowa, where voters will cast their ballots in the new year.
Dec. 13, 2019
KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. The Show discussed the week in news with Marcus Dell’Artino, a partner at First Strategic, and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.
Dec. 13, 2019
Open enrollment for buying 2020 health insurance on the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace closes at 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16. The latest federal numbers show Arizona enrollment is down from last year.
Dec. 13, 2019
Lots of polls suggest many Americans are already focused on the 2020 elections — specifically the presidential race, or specific U.S. Senate races. But Wendy Underhill is looking a bit farther down the ballot, at state legislative races.
Dec. 13, 2019
A cross-border youth tennis program is hosting a winter celebration in Nogales on Saturday. It will include a free clinic for kids and an exhibition game with the University of Arizona men’s team.
Dec. 13, 2019
Federal officials say they’re chipping away at legal roadblocks to enforce a rule that would disqualify people from becoming citizens, if they use too many public benefits.
Dec. 13, 2019
Arizona Department of Corrections Director David Shinn asked lawmakers Wednesday to sign off on a plan to use funds generated by inmates to help pay for new locks, HVAC and fire safety systems in state prisons.
Dec. 13, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping immigration bill this week. And if the current version becomes law, it would give Arizona dairy farmers access to foreign guest workers.
Dec. 13, 2019
Earlier this year, Arizona — one of seven southwestern states that rely on the Colorado River — was in the midst of a heated discussion about water. Within weeks Arizona finished its portion of the Drought Contingency Plan. Tribal leaders in the state didn’t receive any accolades in Gov. Doug Ducey’s speech. But a recent Arizona State University report suggests they should have.
Dec. 13, 2019
