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Schools should consult lawyer about whether to follow new Title IX rules, Horne says
The Arizona Department of Education urged schools to consult their lawyers before following federal regulations that seek to expand sex-based discrimination protections to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those federal protections will require schools to let students access bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity regardless of biological sex. Courts...
School vouchers intended to save taxpayer money blew a massive hole in Arizona's budget
This story was originally published by ProPublica. In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education. Under a new law, any parent in the state, no matter how affluent, could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition,...
Fentanyl overdoses decreasing in all categories except teens, research shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Two fentanyl cases in the spotlight Tuesday in our state. In one case, an Arizona man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling fentanyl and fleeing from law enforcement. In another case, a Buckeye man pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme that shipped...
Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona
PHOENIX – Crews are making good progress controlling two wildfires in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Tuesday. The Romero Fire and Circle Fire have both stabilized in recent days, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Romero Fire consumed 7,000 acres about 13 miles...
Is there a way to stop all the political text messages?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The 2024 election cycle is expected to produce the largest wave of political texts in history, and many Arizona voters aren’t happy about it. Every morning, Heath Hornback looks at his phone and sees another political text message from a candidate who wants his vote or a contribution.
Tribes collaborate on Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A historic signing for the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement took place in Phoenix, July 17, bringing together tribal leaders from the Navajo, Hopi and neighboring communities. The agreement will now be sent to Congress as part of the congressional bills. Navajo Nation Council...
In Memory Of Michael Grant: An Understated Standout and Local Broadcasting Giant
Palo Verde, Evan Mecham’s impeachment, Fife Symington’s trial, Colorado City; Michael Grant made an art out of handling combustible topics with an even hand and a calming demeanor as the host of Channel 8’s Horizon from 1981 to 2007. His death on July 15th at the age of 72 reminds longtime Arizonans of the indelible mark he made on the state.
Arizona misses out on major EPA funding for climate programs
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday awarded $4.3 billion to dozens of climate programs across the country. But none of that money is headed to Arizona. The historic investment in greenhouse gas reduction programs was outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. States, local governments and tribes were invited to apply this spring for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the EPA to address climate change in their communities. Most states and many major cities in the U.S. submitted applications. The EPA awarded 25 grants.
Supervisor Candidate Ugenti-Rita accused of mortgage fraud
PHOENIX — In April of 2023, Michelle Ugenti-Rita obtained a mortgage for $680,000 on a home worth $850,000. Mortgage records and a Deed of Trust filed that month show Ugenti-Rita was listed as the sole borrower and as “unmarried.”. But court records show Ugenti-Rita was still married at...
Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus
Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...
Midwife surrenders license after mother and baby die in home birth
PHOENIX — An Arizona midwife has surrendered her license to practice after one of her clients and a newborn baby died following a home birth she oversaw. That family is questioning if the midwife is practicing again. Parker and Jordan Terry opted to work with a midwife during Jordan's...
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