Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ
Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.
New English language learning proficiency testing rules spark controversy
The new changes will effect Spring 2023 reassessment and the 2023-2024 placement.
Arizona schools chief targets transgender students and bathrooms
In a Thursday press release, Tom Horne said parents are expressing concerns over allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
Voting Rights Groups, Republicans Review Draft of New Elections Procedure Manual
The reviews are mixed
The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone
We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.
Tucson state representative formally resigns
Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.
Pima County puts new anti-fraud system in place
The state is following Pima County's lead.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.
Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.
Arizona's legislative Black Caucus gets new leadership
State house freshman Quantá Crews will now be the new chair.
House censures Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
The vote was nearly along party lines.
Panel makes ethics ruling against lawmaker who hid Bibles in Arizona House lounge
Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, of Tucson, was caught on video hiding the Bibles under furniture cushions
Ex-teacher sentenced to prison for making death threat against Arizona legislator
Donald Glenn Brown pleaded guilty in April to a charge of attempting to make a terroristic threat and was sentenced Tuesday in Navajo County Superior Court.
Expanded telemedicine services for veterinarian care combats access shortage
The new Arizona law was signed by Governor Katie Hobbs in early May.
AZ school superintendent looks to keep restrictions on trans athletes
In a complaint filed last month, two Arizona families claim that current state statute violates federal nondiscrimination laws and the U.S. Constitution.
