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Alyssa Plaza says her career is at risk due to the ongoing investigation for letting a male student change in girls' locker room.
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — One man is dead after police say he was stabbed to death late Sunday night at a Yuma apartment complex. Yuma police arrested 33-year-old Mauricio Elias Robles after he ...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill limiting student cell phone use during school hours, with exceptions for emergencies, ...
So, naturally, the Arizona Legislature is leaping into action with a plan … to bring religion into public schools. Or more specifically, volunteer chaplains. “Our children need opportunities ...
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KVOA) - Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed two new bills impacting Arizona schools. House Bill 2484 requires school districts to limit cell phone use during school hours. Students can ...
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Legislature’s Republicans and Democrats, in a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation, got together and did something really good … almost. The governor signed ...
Should the minimum age for smoking and tobacco use be changed to 21? What do you think? The minimum age in Arizona is currently 18. However, some legislators want the state law to conform with the ...
PHOENIX — Saying God is needed in schools, the Arizona House has approved allowing chaplains in public school classrooms. Senate Bill 1269 would allow, but not require, school boards to invite ...
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has strongly criticized State Superintendent Tom Horne for threatening to withhold over $1.5 million in federal funds from the Kyrene School District.
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Education says the Kyrene Elementary School District could have $1.5 million of federal funding withheld due to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.