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A resident of the Lambeth House reacts from her balcony as opera singers Irini Hymel and Bryan Hymel sing to the quarantined residents in New Orleans in March. The senior population makes up 75% of the deaths in the nation, according to the CDC's latest numbers. In Arizona, 77% of deaths are in people 65 and older, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Testing for COVID-19 can be costly in long-term care facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit long-term care facilities and the senior population the hardest, especially in Arizona, where over 77% of deaths are in people 65+. In addition, deaths in long-term care … more
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Director: More virus cases coming to Arizona
PHOENIX — The state’s top health official said Monday there will be more cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Arizona. But State Health Director Cara Christ said that doesn’t necessarily … more
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Arizona State University's West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale. [Submitted photo]
Maricopa County judge orders Arizona to pay $1M in legal fees
PHOENIX — Two months after throwing out a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents, the judge who heard the case ordered the state to pay nearly $1 million in the agency’s legal … more
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Food tampering bill passes through panel, full Arizona House to discuss
PHOENIX — Alarmed by viral videos of what appear to be teen hijinks, a House panel voted Wednesday to make it a felony to tamper with food products and post the deed on the internet. more
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After individual donations from Platinum Living Realty agents, (from left) Nastosha Roberts, PLR marketing director; John Gluch of Gluch Group at PLR presents a check for more than $8,000 to Andrew Sigler on behalf of Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Being charitable could become easier in Arizona
PHOENIX — State lawmakers took the first steps Wednesday to further reduce state revenues in the name of providing more incentives for Arizonans to donate to charity. HB 2356 would allow … more
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual legislative forecast luncheon Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix.
Arizona Gov. Ducey says media spreading false info
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday blamed “the media” for spreading what he says is false information about funding for education. Mr. Ducey, speaking to a group of business … more
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A construction crew works on the future site of 83 Marketplace on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 near the intersection of Happy Valley Road and 83rd Avenue in Peoria. The jobless rate in Arizona reached its lowest point in December 2019 since 2008.
Construction work strong as Arizona jobless rate drops to lowest point since 2008
PHOENIX — Arizona’s economy continues to improve, with the state’s jobless rate dropping in December to the lowest point since January 2008. New figures from the state Office of … more
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Molly Gill of Families Against Mandatory Minimums explains to lawmakers on Jan. 22, 2020 about why she believes mandatory prison terms for those who sell any amount of fentanyl is a bad idea.
Debate continues over sentencing terms for illegal opioid sales in Arizona
PHOENIX — Legislation to require mandatory 5-year prison terms for anyone who sells even the slightest amount of opioids appears dead, at least in its current form. Current law says people … more
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Bagged purchases from the Kroger grocery store in FLowood, Mississippi sit inside a shopping cart Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Arizona bills target mishandling of food by store customers, delivery drivers
PHOENIX — It may be gross to take the lid off a quart of ice cream, lick it, and then put it back on the shelf of a grocery store. But what it’s not, according to Rep. T.J. Shope, is … more
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Arizona Democrats are challenging the way candidates are listed on the ballot.
Arizona lawmakers at odds over candidate listing on ballots
PHOENIX — Attorneys for the state and Republican legislative leaders are asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit by Democrats challenging the way candidates are listed on the … more
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Gov. Doug Ducey addresses the Legislature on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
Arizona governor proposes $12.3B budget for 2020
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is proposing a $12.3 billion spending plan that still won’t restore state aid to education to where it was in 2008. On paper, the plan unveiled Friday include … more
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Sen. Heather Carter shaves the head of Sen. Paul Boyer on Jan. 16, 2020 to draw attention to their legislation to plug what they say are loopholes in laws designed to ensure that firefighters get workers' compensation coverage when they are diagnosed with cancer.
Arizona officials tackle workers' comp law for firefighters with cancer
PHOENIX — State lawmakers are looking to close a loophole in the law they say has allowed cities to deny workers’ compensation benefits to firefighters with cancer. Sen. Heather … more
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Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to pass during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 in El Paso, Texas.
Proposal would let college athletes in Arizona benefit from likeness
PHOENIX — Student athletes at Arizona universities and community colleges would be able to profit from their endorsements under the terms of legislation awaiting a vote at the state … more
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State schools chief Kathy Hoffman consults with Luke Narducci, president of the state Board of Education in April 2019 ahead of a decision by the panel to repeal a rule governing how sex ed courses can be taught in Arizona schools. [Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services]
Arizona lawmakers have more to discuss during 2020 session
PHOENIX — While the issues surrounding the budget and water suck up much of the political oxygen at the Capitol, dozens of other issues already are vying for legislative attention. more
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This April 2016 provided by Lisa Winters shows the Little Colorado River about a half mile from where it empties into the much-larger Colorado River in northeastern Arizona. A Colorado River tributary in northeastern Arizona is being eyed for power generation. A newly formed Phoenix company wants to put up dams on the Little Colorado River. Pumped Hydro Storage, LLC. is seeking preliminary permits from the federal government to study sites on the Navajo Nation.
Future of Arizona’s water among priorities in legislature
PHOENIX — Just a year after approval of the much-heralded Drought Contingency Plan, Arizona lawmakers once again face tough questions of how to deal with the increased demand for water in the … more
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual legislative forecast luncheon Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix. Ducey told a crowd of about 1,500 business leaders that the state’s economy continues to hum and he’ll continue his vision of investing in government while lowering taxes.
Arizona Gov. Ducey set for State of the State address
PHOENIX — The way Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey tells it, if you like what he’s been doing for the past five years you’ll love what he will propose Monday in his sixth State of the State address. more
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Republican members of the Arizona House, facing camera from left, Noel Campbell, Speaker Rusty Bowers and Anthony Kern confer with Warren Peterson, back to camera, on the House floor in Phoenix as a state budget plan awaits action May 23, 2019. The 2020 session begins Jan. 13, 2020.
Money on the minds of Arizona lawmakers for 2020 session
PHOENIX — State lawmakers return to the Capitol Monday to deal with something they appear to have plenty: Money and who gets it. State tax collections have been running ahead of projections … more
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Arizona lawmakers against selling private property to federal government
PHOENIX — Fearing an eroding tax base, two Republican legislators are leading efforts to block private individuals from giving away property to the federal government. The identical … more
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Omar Shakir, the local director of Human Rights Watch, works at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Israel's Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Shakir, which sought to block the Israeli government's attempt to expel him for allegedly supporting an international boycott movement against Israel.
Federal court rules on Israeli boycotts in Arizona
PHOENIX — A federal appeals court on Monday quashed an injunction that kept Arizona from enforcing a law designed to use the state’s economic power to keep firms from boycotting Israel … more
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The Arizona Department of Revenue reports it has collected an extra $51.5 million in the first two months a new law has been in effect.
Arizonans are paying more to local governments for online purchases
PHOENIX — Arizonans are now paying more money to state and local governments for the items they’re buying online. more
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