The Buzz speaks with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne
Horne speaks on issues confronting our schools ranging from funding issues to threats to student mental health.
Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines
The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years.
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Foreclosures up statewide over the past year
Increases could have a variety of causes combining to force people from homes.
Arizona AG sues John Deere over right to repair, alleging market monopoly
Case argues Deere’s software locks farmers into costly dealer -only repairs.
Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years
In one of the 2022 executions, the state was criticized for taking too long to insert an IV for lethal injection into a condemned prisoner.
University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate
AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.
AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military
Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.
Tucson Bishop leaving for Detroit
He will become Archbishop in late March.
Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say
The collision Monday afternoon comes after three major U.S. aviation disasters in the past two weeks.
Legislature debating leasing Marana prison to federal government for immigration enforcement
The deal has passed its first state Senate committee.
AZ Senate President calls for Arizona’s public universities to end DEI programs
Republican Warren Petersen said universities could lose federal funding if they do not comply with President Trump’s executive order.
ADEQ approves South32 Hermosa Project expansion for tailings storage
South32 secures amendment to Aquifer Protection Permit.
Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools
Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
