Apr 07 Watch 8:13 A personalized approach to probation saved Arizona $461 million By Melanie Saltzman, Christopher Booker Arizona has saved millions of dollars by keeping people out of prison since it introduced a more rigorous adult probation program 10 years ago. With classes that help people on probation create goals and learn coping skills, violations have declined… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 4:47 Teacher protests are spreading around the nation. Here’s what’s fueling the movement By PBS News Hour Thousands of teachers protested Monday in Oklahoma and Kentucky, demanding higher wages and more resources for students. So far this year, teachers in four states - each with a Republican governor and legislature -- have walked out of classrooms to… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 5:06 To Arizona’s first poet laureate, ‘the border is what joins us’ By PBS News Hour Across his life, Alberto Rios has seen enormous changes throughout the U.S.-Mexico border region, and its culture and language have shaped him as a writer. Now as Arizona's first poet laureate, Rios has a platform for his "poems of public… Continue watching
Mar 16 Jeff Flake says Republican Party ‘might not deserve to lead’ By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In a Thursday speech to the National Press Club, Republican Jeff Flake said that his party "might not deserve to lead" because of its blind loyalty to Donald Trump. By visiting New Hampshire, Flake is now declaring the possibility of… Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 3:45 This ‘Dreamer’ and undefeated boxer finds peace in the ring in the face of uncertainty By PBS News Hour For DACA recipient Alexis Zazueta, the sport of boxing has been a calming force amid the uncertainty of his future. The undefeated professional boxer was brought to Arizona at the age of 1 by his parents and found his passion… Continue watching
Feb 02 Arizona lawmaker expelled after sexual harassment allegations By Bob Christie, Associated Press Rep. Don Shooter was kicked out of the Arizona Legislature for a lengthy pattern of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Dec 18 Sen. McCain says he’s feeling well, vows return to Senate in January By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The 81-year senator returned home to Arizona after being treated for a viral infection. He had missed votes last week and will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax bill this week. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: GOP Sen. Flake announces he won’t seek re-election By Erica Werner and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press In a speech on the floor of the Senate, Sen. Jeff Flake said, "There are times we must risk our careers. Now is such a time."… Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 9:06 Worried about your water? Documentary shares stories of communities taking action By PBS News Hour The Flint, Michigan, lead contamination disaster in 2015 raised awareness about the dangers of unsafe water. A new documentary, “Troubled Water,” created by journalism students at Arizona State University, explores how communities around the nation are affected, and how grassroots… Continue watching
Oct 02 WATCH: Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, retired astronaut Mark Kelly call for stronger gun laws By Joshua Barajas Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will speak at 1 p.m. ET Monday in Washington, D.C., with her husband, retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading