Free speech & Phoenix's housing market | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're touching, separately, on the topics of free speech and the difficult housing market in Phoenix. In the first segment, we talk with Ann Atkinson, an Arizona State administrator and director of the T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development. She was criticized for inviting speakers who many on campus said were controversial. In the second segment, we chat with Todd Lee, a Phoenix real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway. He talks about a home he found that's likely the cheapest, but livable, home in the city of Phoenix.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're touching, separately, on the topics of free speech and the difficult housing market in Phoenix. In the first segment, we talk with Ann Atkinson, an Arizona State administrator and director of the T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development. She was criticized for inviting speakers who many on campus said were controversial. In the second segment, we chat with Todd Lee, a Phoenix real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway. He talks about a home he found that's likely the cheapest, but livable, home in the city of Phoenix.
Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.
Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.
Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.
Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer sues defeated AZ GOP governor candidate Kari Lake for defamation
Defeated Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is the target of a lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Defeated Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is the target of a lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Lawsuit protesting Arizona Gov. Hobbs' refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
The lawsuit dismissed Thursday had tried unsuccessfully to force the Democratic governor, who had ordered a review of Arizona’s death penalty protocols because of the state’s history of mismanaged executions, to carry out the execution of Aaron Gunches for his murder conviction in the 2002 killing of Ted Price.
The lawsuit dismissed Thursday had tried unsuccessfully to force the Democratic governor, who had ordered a review of Arizona’s death penalty protocols because of the state’s history of mismanaged executions, to carry out the execution of Aaron Gunches for his murder conviction in the 2002 killing of Ted Price.
Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional
Petition Partners, the state's largest signature gathering firm, was slapped with 50 misdemeanor criminal counts for its bonus programs that paid people for each signature collected for Proposition 208, a tax on incomes over $250,000.
Petition Partners, the state's largest signature gathering firm, was slapped with 50 misdemeanor criminal counts for its bonus programs that paid people for each signature collected for Proposition 208, a tax on incomes over $250,000.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to extend transportation sales tax in Maricopa 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, which was criticized by Republican lawmakers as a waste.
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, which was criticized by Republican lawmakers as a waste.
Phoenix man charged with sending threatening email to Maricopa County supervisor after 2022 election
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said 44-year-old Ryan Stuart Hadland is facing a misdemeanor charge of using an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said 44-year-old Ryan Stuart Hadland is facing a misdemeanor charge of using an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass.
Dozens of bills vetoed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs: here's a list of her vetoes
From late February to now, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has already vetoed dozens of bills that cover a range of issues. Here's a look at what Gov. Hobbs has vetoed, and the reasons why.
From late February to now, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has already vetoed dozens of bills that cover a range of issues. Here's a look at what Gov. Hobbs has vetoed, and the reasons why.
'Intolerance has no place in Arizona': Drag show-related bills vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs
Four bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature that either directly targets drag shows, or is interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows, have been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.
Four bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature that either directly targets drag shows, or is interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows, have been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.
AZ lawmaker steps down 5 months into term
Arizona Republican Steve Kaiser is stepping down just five months into his first term as state senator.
Arizona Republican Steve Kaiser is stepping down just five months into his first term as state senator.
Former Arizona prison head reportedly offered plea deal
Prosecutors in Maricopa County have reportedly offered a plea deal to Charles Ryan, the former head of the Arizona Department of Corrections, in relation to charges stemming from a standoff in January 2022 that led to his arrest. The plea deal was offered ahead of Ryan's trial in July on weapons-related charges.
Prosecutors in Maricopa County have reportedly offered a plea deal to Charles Ryan, the former head of the Arizona Department of Corrections, in relation to charges stemming from a standoff in January 2022 that led to his arrest. The plea deal was offered ahead of Ryan's trial in July on weapons-related charges.
Arizona House censures lawmaker caught on camera hiding Bibles
The action comes after the House Ethics Committee determined Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton violated House rules, finding that she displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
The action comes after the House Ethics Committee determined Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton violated House rules, finding that she displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
Hobbs withdraws nominee for AZ Registrar of Contractors after senate refused to confirm Quezada
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobs withdrew her nominee to oversee the state Registrar of Contractors after the state senate refused to confirm Martin Quezada. Senate Republicans accuse him or racism and anti-Semitism, and question his voting record.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobs withdrew her nominee to oversee the state Registrar of Contractors after the state senate refused to confirm Martin Quezada. Senate Republicans accuse him or racism and anti-Semitism, and question his voting record.
Arizona Democrat violated House rules by hiding Bibles, committee says
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill requiring schools to limit transgender students’ bathroom access
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students.
Ex-Tucson teacher sentenced for threatening to blow up Trump store, kill state Sen. Wendy Rogers
A former Tucson middle school teacher has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against a state lawmaker.
A former Tucson middle school teacher has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against a state lawmaker.
Tom Horne gives update on Empower hotline that lets parents notify Dept. of Education
“This gives parents a way to communicate if they are upset about something," Horne said. “We established the hotline, which we called the Empower Hotline, so that parents could have a way to communicate with us."
“This gives parents a way to communicate if they are upset about something," Horne said. “We established the hotline, which we called the Empower Hotline, so that parents could have a way to communicate with us."
New Arizona development projects paused due to dwindling water supply
Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates says he's not running for re-election
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, who worked to bat down election misinformation and a hostile political landscape in 2020 and 2022, announced he’s not running for re-election.
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, who worked to bat down election misinformation and a hostile political landscape in 2020 and 2022, announced he’s not running for re-election.