Abuse of fireworks could mean petty offense

The punishment for the abuse of Arizona's fireworks laws would be reduced, under a bill approved by the state House. 

Bill seeking to restrict school isolation rooms wins preliminary approval

The Arizona House has taken the first steps toward restricting the use of isolation rooms, in public schools. 

Common Core standards coming to Arizona schools

Arizona high school graduation rates have inched up in the past few years, though federal data show the state still ranks right near the national average.

Arizona lawmakers to take up school safety measures

State lawmakers this week will take up two proposals dealing with school safety.

Economics and the arts: What's next for Actors Theatre

Phoenix's Actors Theatre has suspended its season, and will be leaving its long-time home.

Arizona snowpack still below average, despite winter storm

Despite this week’s rain and snow, water experts say the state is still below average in terms of snowpack, which leads to spring run-off.

This Week: Educating Arizona

A five-part series during Morning Edition examining education in Arizona.

Educating Arizona - A new series by 91.5 KJZZ beginning Feb. 25

Scottsdale, business owners look to improve downtown safety

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane will deliver his State of the City address Thursday morning.

Arizona nabs European software company

A European-based software development company has selected Arizona for its U.S. headquarters.

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