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Editor's Picks, Election 2024, Politics

Former Phoenix police officer Tyler Kamp campaigns on building upon Paul Penzone’s foundation as Maricopa County sheriff

by Adnan Alam Oct 9, 2024Oct 16, 2024

Editor's Picks, Election 2024

Phoenix District 5 Council member Betty Guardado running for reelection with strong union support

by Adnan Alam Oct 9, 2024Oct 9, 2024

Schoolchildren walking toward a redbrick building in a school courtyard.

Editor's Picks, Health, Next Gen, Social Justice

Millions in federal aid for homeless students in Arizona schools, unspent after 3 years, about to expire

by Adnan Alam Sep 18, 2024Sep 20, 2024

John Legend, a singer and songwriter, third from left, with leaders of Democrats’ Black caucus at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu Iruoma/Cronkite News)

Editor's Picks, Election 2024, Politics

Black Democrats see Kamala Harris driving up turnout in Arizona

by Adnan Alam Aug 23, 2024Sep 19, 2024

Arizona’s teacher shortage has shown signs of improvement compared to last year. Desert Edge High School in Glendale will be fully staffed when classes begin in August 2024, according to principal Gretchen Hann. (Photo courtesy of Desert Edge High School)

Editor's Picks, Next Gen

Teacher shortages persist in Arizona but may be easing

by Adnan Alam Jul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024

The stage at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland is empty after party Chair Reince Priebus walked off during protests on the floor on the first day of the convention, July 18, 2016. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Editor's Picks, Politics

3 indicted in ‘fake electors’ scheme among Arizona delegates to RNC

by Adnan Alam Jun 28, 2024Jun 28, 2024

The Arizona Legislature finalized the state budget and adjourned June 15, just in time to prevent the 1864 abortion ban, which it repealed, from taking effect again for a few days in September. (File photo by Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News)

Editor's Picks, Health, Politics, Social Justice

Arizona Legislature adjourns just in time to prevent repealed 1864 abortion ban from taking effect

by Adnan Alam Jun 17, 2024Jun 17, 2024

Dennis Robinson poses for a portrait in one of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul dining rooms in Phoenix on Jan. 31. (Photo courtesy of Troy Hill/The Society of St. Vincent de Paul)

Editor's Picks, Health

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will provide more beds to help the homeless survive extreme heat this summer

by Adnan Alam Apr 29, 2024Apr 29, 2024

Editor's Picks, Health

Former drug user tells story at Maricopa County’s first Spanish-only forum on fentanyl addiction

by Julia Thompson Feb 27, 2024Feb 27, 2024

Editor's Picks, Election 2024, Politics

State officials call for federal funds to protect election systems, workers

by Steve Crane Feb 13, 2024Sep 19, 2024

Live & Learn AZ, a nonprofit organization founded in 2012, aims to empower women in the Phoenix metro area and break generational poverty. (Photo By Hunter Fore/Cronkite News)

Editor's Picks, Health, Money

Maricopa County uses portion of national opioid settlement for group that helps recovering women

by Adnan Alam Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023

Matt Aguilar takes notes while listening to April Sponsel’s disciplinary hearing on Oct. 23, 2023. Aguilar is part of Mass Liberation Arizona, a watchdog group that focuses on the criminal justice system. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

Editor's Picks, Social Justice

Arizona activists work to hold the criminal justice system accountable through court watching

by Adnan Alam Nov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023