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The Migration Policy Institute says fixing both the court system and immigration reform are needed to solve irregular migration. But in the absence of legislative reform, their new report offers ways to streamline the asylum process.
July 25, 2023
Phoenix is under an excessive heat warning, this time through Wednesday when temperatures are expected to hit 118. For older Arizonans experiencing homelessness, finding a place to cool off can be a matter of life or death. So where are they going?
July 25, 2023
A few miles west of Flagstaff, about a mile and a half off Interstate 40, on a dirt road in the Coconino National Forest, past campsites and joggers running through the trees, several crews are cutting up downed trees that will become firewood for tribal members.
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July 25, 2023
We’ve heard a lot about the Valley’s roughly 200 cooling centers. In addition, some churches and nonprofits offer “heat-relief respite centers” where unhoused people can sleep during hours of operation.
July 24, 2023
Less than a year ago, voters in Douglas approved a ballot initiative to create stricter groundwater regulations through what’s called an Active Management Area. At least for now, it will remain in place after county officials threw out a separate initiative to eliminate the AMA.
July 24, 2023
Lightning sparked the Racetrack Fire on Sunday afternoon, which has burned over 400 acres and prompted evacuations near the town of Cherry, about 30 miles east of Prescott.
July 24, 2023
In a letter sent to the Biden administration this week, 112 Democratic lawmakers, including Arizona’s Raúl Grijalva and Ruben Gallego, say OSHA should introduce more stringent federal regulations to protect workers from extreme heat.
July 24, 2023
Much of the spending came from Arizonans themselves, with another large portion coming from Californians.
July 24, 2023
The majority of the overpayments came from administrative errors in the state Department of Economic Security.
July 24, 2023
More than 150 flights were delayed at Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday afternoon. The Federal Aviation Administration’s website said it had issued a ground stop at the airport.
July 24, 2023
The city commits to a “responsible and ethical use” of AI technology, including transparency, according to the policy. “We include that we really want to be intentional in how we’re using AI," Tempe's chief data and analytics officer said.
July 24, 2023
Animals at the Phoenix Zoo also face the challenge of this summer's excessive heat. And officials there have taken action to ensure the lions, tigers, bears and other creatures remain cool.
July 24, 2023
A shortage of skilled workers in Arizona has caused a delay in the factory production of semiconductors in the Valley. That’s according to an announcement from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which is constructing a facility in north Phoenix, but will delay chip production until 2025.
July 24, 2023
Electric vehicles are gaining popularity here and across the country. But as we watch the extreme heat in Arizona continue to break records — what does it do to the batteries that make them go?
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July 24, 2023
Arizona’s Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sent out a warning to parents on Monday morning, saying families who trade their public school for a voucher give up certain rights under federal statutes.
July 24, 2023
The Show spoke with BBC's Pete Ross in London about this week's key global stories, including rising tension on the Korean peninsula as the North and South prepare to mark the armistice.
July 24, 2023
The Show spoke with Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services about why now is a good time for Arizonans to switch jobs.
July 24, 2023
The Show spoke with Elvia Díaz on the recent hearing about free speech on college campuses.
July 24, 2023
The Show spoke with the Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood about how the Arizona Faith Network is working to create faith-based cooling centers.
July 24, 2023
Matt Pace, a meteorologist for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, joined The Show to talk about what we can expect in the near future with weather.
July 24, 2023