Valley & State
SUPER BOWL
Folks walking a leisurely pace around Westgate Thursday were soaking up the sunny calm. At times, birds outnumbered people.
Communications
Cox Communications is giving away free connections to its Wi-Fi network in the Phoenix area during the big game and more.
Government
PHOENIX — Republicans in the Arizona Senate are targeting "drag story hour" and other drag performances that have drawn the ire of conservatives, with the sponsor of a proposal banning certain …
ARIZONA LOTTERY
The Pick jackpot of $3.5 million was hit last night by the person who purchased a ticket at a Safeway in Scottsdale.
The Arizona Lottery announced the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing …
Public transit
An estimated $179 million will be invested in the states public transit from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law.
The Biden administration on Thursday said 15 Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million this year to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs. The money will …
CITY COUNCIL
A Tempe City Council committee has decided to update a proposal to decrease youth tobacco and e-cigarette use by establishing a tobacco sales license, enacting fees to ensure compliance and raising …
Nursing school grants
Five schools receive funding for programs addressing Arizona's nurse shortage. $43.1 million in grants awarded by the Arizona Department of Health Services will go toward nearly 900 Arizona nursing students, will be able to accelerate completion of their studies and help address the state's shortage of nurses.
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