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Republican Andy Biggs and No Labels candidate Teri Hourihan faced off in last night’s debate for Arizona governor, with incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs sitting it out. Biggs pledged to cut taxes, reduce regulations and protect school choice. Hourihan blamed Biggs and Hobbs for Arizona’s affordability crisis and said she wants to be a voice for the people.

Arizona lawmakers held a school safety roundtable on the issues schools face when it comes to security and how to fix them.

Prop 320 would require every Maricopa Country school district to spend 60% of its operating budget on classroom instruction. 

Scottsdale Unified voted to close two schools last night as the district faces declining enrollment.

A new report from the Helios Education Foundation shows that postsecondary education is still necessary to achieve economic benchmarks in Arizona

Gov. Hobbs announced the opening of the Future48 workforce accelerator program focused on aerospace and defense.

Supporters of Prop. 141 believe VMTs are a limit on American freedom and could lead to an invasion of privacy. Opponents, however, say the measure is premature and would make it harder to pay for roadway fixes and improvements.

The U.S. Department of Energy is working with ASU to expand Arizona's manufacturing workforce.

Scottsdale is considering updates to its large water users ordinance for new users to help mitigate the effects of Colorado River water cuts. At the City Council’s Sept. 22 work session, staff recommended requiring new large water users to submit a conservation plan. Council members also called for an economic impact analysis and council approval for developments that would use more than 500,000 gallons a day.

Two Peoria Unified board members debated if the district followed mandatory reporting laws in the teacher sex scandal case.

The Arizona Board of Regents acknowledged concerns surrounding ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich, saying the board will act accordingly to respond.

Sen. Kelly introduced a new bill that would provide federal funding to states with no-phone policies in local schools.

A group of Scottsdale parents and Phase 2 committee members are alleging improper procedures used by the Scottsdale Unified School District while choosing which schools could be shut down.

Two Peoria Unified Board members clashed on the Mike Broomhead Show, passing blame regarding knowledge of details in a former student's notice of claim alleging sexual exploitation and grooming.

Peoria Unified School District faces another legal claim from a former student over grooming allegations.

Gov. Hobbs announced $16 million will be given to ASU, NAU, and U of A to replace funding cut in the 2027 state budget.

A “yes” vote on Prop 317 would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address the threat they pose.

A “yes” vote on Prop 317 would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address the threat they pose.

Arizona Rep. Matt Gress explains why he requested an investigation into ASU's practices related to the case of Matthew Mayich and what he wants to see throughout the process.

Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius and House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress are calling on the Arizona Board of Regents to open a private investigation of ASU's handling of the Mayich case.

The U.S. Department of Education is rolling back Biden-era regulations for Title IX, which included protections for students of any gender or sexual orientation. Now the department says protections apply for students based on biological sex.

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office shows that chronic absenteeism data is harder to track after rollbacks from the U.S. Department of Education.

Supporters believe this will help Arizonans save money on essential items, while others worry what this will mean for cities who depend on that revenue.

The future of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, in Arizona will be on the November ballot with Proposition 142, which would amend the state constitution to prohibit race-based programs and positions.

The Goldwater Institute is a key supporter of Prop 142. The conservative think tank argues that the constitutional amendment would ensure equal opportunity in Arizona.

For faith-based advocacy group Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona, or LAMA, part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Prop 142 ignores realities of actual inequity in Arizona.

A U of A frat is under fire after allegedly forcing new members to consume large amounts of alcohol and live goldfish.