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ASU to host author Roxane Gay for Sept. 25 online lecture
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University will host New York Times bestselling author and social critic Roxane Gay as the 2020 Flinn Foundation Centennial Lecturer. Gay’s … more
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Mediactive arms against weaponized words meant to alter face of digital reality
Following the revelation of the printing press, words have been weaponized, propaganda espoused and disinformation integrated into democratic societies. But in the 21st century, media consumers can … more
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Tempe braces for a fall absent of economic boon spurred by Sun Devil football frenzy
The harsh realities of trickle-down economics of college football in and around the city of Tempe is slowly becoming realized as the annual boost to local coffers will not be coming this fall. On … more
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Arizona Complete Health encourages early childhood vaccinations amid COVID-19 pandemic
Routine vaccinations have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, as parents avoid medical services to mitigate the transmission of the coronavirus. While Arizona Complete Health … more
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Arizona adds over 1,000 cases of COVID-19
The streak of days with fewer than 1,000 cases is over after the latest COVID-19 numbers reported in Arizona. more
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Photo by Arianna Grainey
Does the power of the executive order go too far?
The abiding by and understanding of myriad executive orders — and associated civil and criminal penalties — has become a part of the day-to-day lives of both Arizona residents and U.S. citizens from sea to shining sea. more
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Downtown Phoenix is a thriving metropolitan center.
Arizona remains a hot spot for new residents — even amid time of novel coronavirus
It used to be the “Five Cs.” During Arizona’s first years of statehood, the region’s natural complements of copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate were considered … more
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Brewer: West Coast anarchy could happen in Arizona if we don’t stand against it
The insanity we’re seeing in the Pacific Northwest would have free reign to spread to the rest of the country under a prospective Biden administration. more
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In this Jan. 1, 2019 photo, tourists look at and take photos of a snow-covered Grand Canyon in Arizona. The Arizona Office of Tourism reports visitors to the state spent a record $25.6 billion in 2019.
Arizona tourism sets records in 2019, but focus is on recovery
Arizona’s tourism industry is celebrating — though it might be short-lived — as the state deals with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. more
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Notre Dame Prep junior Dominick Mastro runs with the ball against Centennial during the 2018 5A Championship Game on Dec. 1, 2018 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.
COVID-19 spike changes high school football outlook
The brutal truth of Arizona high school football is there are no guarantees of when, how, and if the Friday Night Lights will burn again in the Grand Canyon State. more
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In this April 21, 2020 file photo, a construction worker installs a roof at a large housing project as the building boom keeps going even through the novel coronavirus pandemic in Phoenix. Despite continued development, housing costs are at a crisis level, according to national and local advocates.
Coalition report states housing out of reach for many
To afford a two-bedroom apartment in Arizona, a full-time worker needs to earn more than $21 an hour — that’s $9 over the state minimum wage and $13.75 above the federal. more
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Evan Daniels was selected to head the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Ducey appoints new director of Arizona insurance department
Gov. Doug Ducey announced the appointment Friday of Evan Daniels as the new director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Mr. Daniels currently serves as the Unit … more
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A sports bar is empty before it closed early Monday, June 29, 2020, in Phoenix. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks amid a dramatic resurgence of coronavirus cases.
Bar owners contend Arizona governor can't shut them down
PHOENIX — Bar owners from around the state are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule that Gov. Doug Ducey does not have the constitutional authority to shut them — or any other business — down. more
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Chris Richardson (City of El Mirage)
El Mirage taps Richardson as interim fire chief
The city of El Mirage named Assistant Fire Chief Chris Richardson as Interim Fire Chief following the departure of Chris DeChant. more
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In this Feb. 8, 2020 photo, people volunteer to get people registered to vote, and a booth offering employment for the upcoming 2020 census stands in the background in Guadalupe, Arizona, near Tempe.
Census workers readying to knock on doors
Less than 60% of Arizona households have self-responded to the 2020 U.S. Census as officials prepare to knock on the doors of residences that have yet to complete the decennial questionnaire. more
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Rep. Joanne Osborne, R-Goodyear, who represents Legislative District 13 in the Arizona House of Representatives, announced Monday, July 6, she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Goodyear legislator tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Joanne Osborne, who represents Legislative District 13 in the Arizona House of Representatives, has announced she has tested positive for COVID-19. LD-13 includes LD13 covers Yuma, … more
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Surprise Fire-Medical Department Engineer Ken Coomber and firefighter Mark Stephens monitor patients while responding to a call.
Arizona fire departments see decrease in calls due to coronavirus
Municipal fire departments around the valley have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since late February and the call volume has decreased inside some organizations, officials contend. more
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Medical marijuana in Arizona becomes streamlined
The state of Arizona has already made technological changes to the medical marijuana program in the years since its been implemented. more
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Phoenix metropolitan medical marijuana dispensaries brace for 2020 ballot initiative result
If there’s going to be an initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, it may as well have 420,000 signatures to get it on the ballot. more
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Arizona back-to-school assignment tackles ‘social-distance’ learning amid pandemic freeze
Like an old-fashioned game of freeze tag, many norms synonymous with going back to school are at a standstill until things can somewhat melt back to normal. more
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