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New report offers ideas to fix asylum backlog
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
Phoenixs only day center for homeless seniors sees toll of extreme heat
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
Wood for Life project helps thin Arizona forests, fuel Native American communities
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
Heat-relief respite centers offer cool place to sleep
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
Initiative to end Douglas groundwater regulations removed
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
Racetrack Fire: 405 acres burned, evacuations near Cherry
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
Dem lawmakers: Federal worker protections needed for extreme heat
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
AZ tourism rebounds in 2022, near pre-pandemic levels
Much of the spending came from Arizonans themselves, with another large portion coming from Californians.
July 24, 2023
Arizona overpaid more than $300M in pandemic unemployment assistance
The majority of the overpayments came from administrative errors in the state Department of Economic Security.
July 24, 2023
More than 150 flights delayed at Sky Harbor on Monday
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
Tempe creates AI ethics policy
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
Phoenix Zoo finds ways to keep its animals cool during excessive heat
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
Gallego addresses semiconductor worker shortage in Phoenix
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
Arizonas extreme heat could be a problem for electric car batteries
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
Mayes sends warning to families who get school vouchers
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
BBC Look Ahead: 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice
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
Right now might be a good time for Arizonans to switch jobs
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
Díaz: Debate continues over free speech on campuses
The Show spoke with Elvia Díaz on the recent hearing about free speech on college campuses.
July 24, 2023
How faith-based groups are protecting people from the heat
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
AZs excessive heat continues to make U.S. headlines. Is there relief soon?
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

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