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Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it
The group behind a ballot measure that would overhaul Arizona’s election laws is suing lawmakers for approving a description of the measure that the group says only serves to mislead and confuse voters. Sarah Smallhouse, chairman of the Make Elections Fair Arizona Act campaign, said that lawmakers refused to make the changes to the description […] The post Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Arizona Facebook User’s Epic Response: ‘Not All Handicaps are Visible’
We've all parked in a busy parking lot and noticed the vehicles in the disabled spot. Sometimes, a person's disabilities are clear. An elderly woman walking with a cane, for example, or a man confined to a wheelchair or a walker. But not all disabilities are that obvious. To the...
Michael Grant, longtime host of 'Arizona Horizon' on PBS, dies: 'He was a kind man'
Michael Grant, the longtime host of "Arizona Horizon" on Arizona PBS, has died. Grant, an attorney who was the original host of the interview and roundtable-discussion show, died Monday, July 15, one day short of his 73rd birthday. He hosted "Arizona Horizon" since it launched in 1981. Ted Simons replaced Grant, and still hosts the show.
The state of commercial real estate in Arizona and what to expect in the future
Industrial development in Greater Phoenix has seen an impressive growth streak in recent years, with an unprecedented amount of investment coming to the Valley. Other sectors, such as retail and office, have struggled in the post-pandemic landscape, with some product types outperforming others within both segments. As 2024 nears its halfway point, here’s what experts see as bright spots and the state of commercial real estate and the challenges that lie ahead.
Activism is an emotional refuge for Arizona’s immigrant students
Editor’s note: This story is co-published with Arizona Luminaria, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting that centers underserved communities. This project was produced with support from the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellowship program. This story was co-published with palabra, by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, a multimedia platform dedicated to supporting independent journalists.
Can private-sector employers fire someone for unionizing a workplace in Arizona?
A private-sector employer in Arizona cannot fire someone for trying to unionize their workplace. These rights do not extend to public-sector employees, which in Arizona means state, county or city employees of any branch, department or agency, excluding police and firefighters. Federal law prohibits private-sector employers in all states from...
Unemployment dips again in Arizona
(The Center Square) – The unemployment rate in Arizona continues to stay below the national average. The seasonally adjusted rate of 3.3% in June was 0.1% lower than May 2024, even though the U.S. rate was 4.1% compared to 4%. This is a new record low based on how employment numbers have been measured since 1976, as May's numbers were touted as such. The top-gaining sectors were financial activities, which...
1st Arizona patient gets new immunotherapy for aggressive skin cancer
A new treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer has successfully treated a patient in Arizona. It’s a new type of immunotherapy called tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). Melanoma is an aggressive cancer associated with melanin, the pigment that helps protect the body from excessive ultraviolet...
Another Mexican gray wolf is captured, released after she strays north of I-40 in Arizona
Another Mexican gray wolf has strayed from the designated recovery area for the endangered species, according to wildlife agencies. A female wolf, known as Mexican wolf F2979, was captured by USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services last week northwest of Flagstaff. After performing a health check and giving the wolf a radio collar to track her movements, wolf managers released the animal back into the wild.
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