Big education funding cuts in Arizona loom; state school superintendent paints bleak picture for education
Currently, public schools in Arizona face more than $1 billion in budget cuts by March 1, partly as a result of a spending limit that was approved by voters in the 1980s. The state's Superintendent for Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, painted a bleak picture for education during her State of Education address on Feb. 8.
Currently, public schools in Arizona face more than $1 billion in budget cuts by March 1, partly as a result of a spending limit that was approved by voters in the 1980s. The state's Superintendent for Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, painted a bleak picture for education during her State of Education address on Feb. 8.
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Child Tax Credit: White House urges parents to file taxes to get 2nd half of payments
Eligible U.S. families are urged to file their tax returns in 2022 so they can receive the second half of payments from the expanded child tax credit.
Eligible U.S. families are urged to file their tax returns in 2022 so they can receive the second half of payments from the expanded child tax credit.
Bill that aims to protect Arizona's LGBTQ+ community from discrimination introduced to state legislature
The legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation, which covers most businesses selling goods and services to the public.
The legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation, which covers most businesses selling goods and services to the public.
Arizona panel votes to require excuse for early voting
The measure aims to steer most voters toward in-person balloting on Election Day, a method used by just 10% of voters in 2020.
The measure aims to steer most voters toward in-person balloting on Election Day, a method used by just 10% of voters in 2020.
Arizona bill mandates outside probes of police shootings, use of deadly force
The proposal by Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers was developed with input from major Arizona law enforcement agencies over the past year and applies to all uses of deadly force, regardless of whether someone dies.
The proposal by Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers was developed with input from major Arizona law enforcement agencies over the past year and applies to all uses of deadly force, regardless of whether someone dies.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Second Whitmer kidnapping suspect pleads guilty to conspiracy charges
A court filing reveals that Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty to kidnappings conspiracy, which includes a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
A court filing reveals that Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty to kidnappings conspiracy, which includes a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Tennessee BLM founder sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally voting
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
Newsmaker Saturday - Raul Grijalva
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona's 3rd district about the U.S.-Mexico border crisis; the situation on the Ukraine-Russia border; climate change; voter ID laws and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona's 3rd district about the U.S.-Mexico border crisis; the situation on the Ukraine-Russia border; climate change; voter ID laws and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
Arizona lawmakers move to partially restore jury challenges
Arizona lawmakers are advancing a proposal to partially undo the state Supreme Court’s groundbreaking elimination of the longstanding practice of allowing lawyers to remove potential trial jurors without explanation.
Arizona lawmakers are advancing a proposal to partially undo the state Supreme Court’s groundbreaking elimination of the longstanding practice of allowing lawyers to remove potential trial jurors without explanation.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and state bar reach diversion deal over ethics complaints
The terms of the diversion agreement are confidential, but diversion agreements allow lawyers to have complaints dismissed without sanctions after a period of time, if certain requirements are met.
The terms of the diversion agreement are confidential, but diversion agreements allow lawyers to have complaints dismissed without sanctions after a period of time, if certain requirements are met.
Republican National Committee overwhelmingly votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for sitting on Jan. 6 panel
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Senator Bob Dole gets funeral with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery this week with family members and former colleagues in attendance.
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery this week with family members and former colleagues in attendance.