Listen to the Latino Education Gap special

On Friday, Feb. 3, KJZZ broadcast a one-hour special on the Latino Education Gap.

Judge finds legislature violated contract with teachers and public workers

A judge has ruled in favor of teachers and others in the Arizona State Retirement System who were forced to pay a larger share of their pension plans. 

SCOTUS to hear SB 1070 arguments April 25

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's immigration enforcement law on April 25. It is the last scheduled hearing of the court’s spring term.

Gila River Indian Community members to vote on Loop 202 extension

Members of the Gila River Indian Community will decide next week whether to allow an extension of the Loop 202 on reservation land. The project has been in the works for more than 20 years, but the debate deals with issues much older than that.  From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Route of Loop 202 extension affected by funding

Members of the Gila River Indian Community will vote Tuesday on whether to allow a new freeway to be built on tribal land.  The extension of Loop 202 around South Mountain was proposed more than 25 years ago.  But funding shortfalls and differences over its route have delayed the long-awaited freeway.

Obama's refinancing plan sounds good, but will it work?

President Obama is putting more pressure on Congress to consider his home-mortgage refinancing proposal. In Arizona, housing experts are mixed on whether it would actually work.

Arpaio protesters walk out of Maricopa board meeting

Opponents of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio stormed out of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.  The group wanted to participate in the special meeting that addressed the problems reported in a federal probe against sheriff’s office.

Legal medical marijuana and an end to guilt

Last year, we told you the story of a woman who uses medical marijuana as she recovers from cancer. (She wishes to remain anonymous.) At the time she first spoke with us, Arizona’s voter-approved medical marijuana law was still very much up in the air. That was over eight months ago. Her life has changed a great deal since then.

Disbarment recommended for former County Attorney Andrew Thomas

The Independent Bar Counsel investigating ethics charges against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas his recommending disbarment. 

Cruise bookings down after ship wreck in Italy

Bookings on Carnival Cruise lines are down significantly since the wreck of the Costa Concordia more than two weeks ago. The ship is owned by Carnival.

Candidate removed from ballot calls experience 'humiliating'

A prospective city council candidate in a Southwestern Arizona border town whose English proficiency was questioned finally spoke to the public Monday evening.

Mounting medical bills burden Glendale couple who lost Medicaid insurance

People who can’t buy health insurance because of a pre-existing condition can now get coverage through a federal program.

State Supreme Court to hear appeal of candidate's proficiency

A council candidate in the border town of San Luis, Arizona is appealing a judge’s decision to remove her from a primary ballot because she is not proficient in English. Alejandrina Cabrera’s attorney filed the appeal today.

Few know about helpful federal insurance plan

The Health Reform Act passed by Congress almost two years ago requires all health insurers to cover pre-existing conditions starting in 2014.  Until then, an interim program is available to help people who have serious or chronic medical problems.

Time running out to register for Presidential Primary Election

People who want to cast a ballot in Arizona’s presidential primary don’t have much longer to get registered as a voter. By law, voters must be registered 29 days in advance, which means that Monday, Jan. 30 is the deadline.

Candidate may appeal removal from council ballot due to English proficiency

A prospective candidate for city council in a small Arizona border town will decide by Monday whether to appeal a court ruling that removed her from the ballot based on her poor English proficiency.

Attorney asks why landfill search for missing girl took so long

The attorney representing missing 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley is questioning why police are choosing now to begin searching a huge landfill south of Phoenix for the girl’s body.

Antenori first to announce campaign for Giffords' seat

State Republican Senator Frank Antenori is the first person to officially announce his candidacy for the Congressional seat vacated by Representative Gabby Giffords. 

Read the text of Gov. Brewer's letter to President Obama

After initially saying it was a private letter and would not be shared with the public, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's office released a copy of the letter she wrote to President Barack Obama. The release late Thursday afternoon fulfilled widespread requests to read the letter, which many argued was a matter of public record.

Bill to ban texting while driving motors on

A proposal to ban texting while driving around Arizona has won the approval of a state House committee. From Phoenix, KJZZs Mark Brodie reports.


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