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Fish and Wildlife Service to bring wolves back to Colorado
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will reintroduce wolves to Colorado. Conservationists support the release, but they say the government needs to do more to promote genetic diversity in Arizona’s population.
Sept. 18, 2023
How supporting migrants can meet direct-care worker need
A new report found there’s a pressing need to recruit and retain tens of thousands of direct-care workers over the coming years. These are people who care for seniors and people with disabilities. In Arizona, about a quarter of the direct-care workforce are immigrants.
Sept. 18, 2023
Cindy McCain: World Food Programme losing funds
She said a series of conflicts and COVID have drawn attention away from countries that continue to rely on the organization's aid. She added that the program does not have enough money to make it through October.
Sept. 18, 2023
Union warns 50% of federal wildland firefighters will quit over pay drop
The union representing federal employees is warning that the country could lose up to half its wildland firefighters unless Congress acts ahead of a sunset to a pay raise that dries up in two weeks.
Sept. 18, 2023
Rising HOA fees, rules can be burden on older adults
Many older adults live in communities with monthly or quarterly homeowners association fees. These HOA dues are typically used for the maintenance of a community — things like landscaping or upkeep of the pool. But seniors on fixed incomes could run into trouble if they can’t pay their mandatory dues.
Sept. 18, 2023
UN: Border wall in AZ is hurting World Heritage site
UNESCO, the UN body responsible for world heritage sites, is asking for more protection of the nature reserve just across the Arizona border in Mexico.
Sept. 18, 2023
Board member: Dual language suit hurts parent choice
The Show spoke with Amy McSheffrey and daughter Gillian McSheffrey about the benefits of dual language programs in Arizona schools, as the programs are under attack by Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.
Sept. 18, 2023
Report finds GOP activists are using public records requests to target elections officials
Jen Fifield’s latest investigation tells the story of one local elections official who became the target of a virtual manhunt after GOP activists requested a litany of public records looking to uncover fraud in Maricopa County’s elections.
Sept. 18, 2023
Díaz: How Mexicos first woman president could affect AZ
The Show spoke with Elvia Díaz, the editorial page editor of the Arizona Republic, about how Mexico is on course to elect its first woman president.
Sept. 18, 2023
Can the people who need Narcan afford it?
The Show spoke with James Hodge, a professor of law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, and director of the Center for Public Health Law and Policy, about the new availability of Narcan and it's high price.
Sept. 18, 2023
The controversy continues a year later over the debate that didnt happen
It appears the fallout from last year’s "debategate" between Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs has not yet blown over. The Show spoke with Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda about it.
More Arizona politics news
Sept. 18, 2023
BBC Look Ahead: World leaders to meet at UN headquarters
World leaders will be in New York City this week for the high-level part of the United National General Assembly at UN headquarters. The Show spoke with BBC's Jonathan Frewin in London for a look at some of the key global stories in the coming days.
Sept. 18, 2023
Kelly continues to criticize Tuberville for holding up military promotions
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly continues to criticize Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Sept. 18, 2023
Q&AZ: Why are historic buildings in Globe just sitting empty?
Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked: “Who owns all those big, beautiful, historic buildings and schools in old downtown Globe? Are they just sitting there empty?"
More Q&AZ questions answered
Sept. 18, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration takes places at Arizona State Capitol
Many participated in a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Arizona State Capitol Friday. Those in attendance witnessed “El Grito,” a Mexican chant symbolizing the start of a revolution that led to Mexican independence from Spain.
Sept. 17, 2023
Study shows rise of cancer rates among young people
A newly released study has revealed a growing prevalence of cancer among young people. According to the findings, the overall incidence rate of early onset cancers increased between 2010 and 2019.
Sept. 17, 2023
2023 monsoon could be the driest on record for the Valley
Despite the rain that fell in much of the Valley last week, forecasters say this could be the driest monsoon on record for this portion of the state.
Sept. 17, 2023
Idaho Gov. Brad Little responds to concerns about University of Phoenix acquisition
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is responding to concerns over the University of Idaho’s agreement to purchase the for-profit University of Phoenix. U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal raised those concerns in a letter.
Sept. 16, 2023
UA cancer team targets cancer’s iron ‘addiction’ for potential treatment
If typical body cells consume iron as part of a healthy diet, then cancer cells devour it like peak athletes pound down protein and pasta. A new paper shows how researchers can take advantage of this iron “addiction” to target cancer cells.
Sept. 16, 2023
Q&AZ What is the highest and lowest point in Arizona?
With common references to the Valley, Arizonans may be surprised to know we have unusually high elevations. Through our Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked what is the highest and lowest point in Arizona?
Sept. 16, 2023

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