Migrant arrests at Arizona aid camp raise worries of more deaths in the desert

The arrests of four people at a desert-aid camp for migrants Thursday could deter some from seeking help as a scorching heat wave approaches. Migrant arrests at Arizona aid camp raise worries of more deaths in the desert The arrests of four people at a desert-aid camp for migrants Thursday could deter some from seeking help as a scorching heat wave approaches.

American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity Honors Local…

Arizona Diamondbacks and other outstanding advocates of Diversity in Higher Education and private industry are among the Award recipients at the Association's 43rd National Conference and Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ June 8th We are pleased to recognize these distinguished individuals and organizations in Arizona for their contributions to the cause of access, equity and diversity, said Dr. Myron Anderson, AAAED president. The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity , an organization of equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action professionals, announced the 2017 honorees of its annual awards program.

Are Arizona teachers getting a raise or a bonus?

The legislative budget proposal includes a 2 percent pay hike over the next two years for teachers, but it may not be permanent. Are Arizona teachers getting a raise or a bonus? The legislative budget proposal includes a 2 percent pay hike over the next two years for teachers, but it may not be permanent.

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill curtailing ADA shakedowns

"Arizona Governor Doug Ducey just signed into law an amendment to the Arizonans with Disabilities Act designed to make it more difficult to bring lawsuits against businesses based on claims that they are not accessible to individuals with disabilities. The amendment requires potential plaintiffs to give business owners notice of alleged access violations and allows businesses 30-90 days to correct the issues before a lawsuit can be filed.

Medical workers to Sen. McCain: Keep the ACA

About 150 people, many employed in the healthcare sector, gathered outside U.S. Senator John McCain's office to show their support for the Affordable Care Act and urge Arizona's senior congressman to resist attempts to dismantle the law signed by former President Barack Obama. "We feel the ACA is one of the most important pieces of healthcare legislation of all time," said Dr. Qunn Snyder, an emergency room physician."

Western States Remember Internment 75 Years on

States in the American West are marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt that forced 120,000 Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans into internment camps. Adults, including the elderly, and children could only bring what they could carry and were transported by bus and train, often with blacked-out windows, They were sent, ostensibly to avoid sabotage and spying, to camps in California, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and other states as far away as Arkansas.

Turkey labels: People often pay extra for nothing

Plenty of Arizonans concerned about animal welfare might be willing to spend a bit extra this Thanksgiving for turkeys raised in humane conditions, but they won't necessarily get what they pay for. Turkey labels: Consumers often pay extra for nothing Plenty of Arizonans concerned about animal welfare might be willing to spend a bit extra this Thanksgiving for turkeys raised in humane conditions, but they won't necessarily get what they pay for.

Ducey: Hold off on repealing Obamacare; Gov. wants replacement to protect Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he does not want the new president and Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act unless and until they come up with a replacement that protects Arizonans. Ducey acknowledged that one of the key campaign promises of Donald Trump is to scrap was has become known as ObamaCare.

Democrats, Clinton counting on Latinos to win Arizona

Sara Morales became an American citizen in 2010 and has voted in every election since. This year, the Phoenix resident will be casting a ballot for Hillary Clinton, joining the tens of thousands of Latinos who Democrats hope will swing the traditionally conservative state in their direction.

4 teen girls added in 2015 to Arizona’s list of missing children

They represent the most common victims of missing children cases across the nation - girls between the ages of 12 and 17, according to the Crimes Against Children Research Center. 4 teen girls added in 2015 to Arizona's list of missing children They represent the most common victims of missing children cases across the nation - girls between the ages of 12 and 17, according to the Crimes Against Children Research Center.

Chelsea Clinton stumps for mom Hillary at ASU, pushes free-tuition plan

"When he says 'Make America Great Again,' he means make America great again for white, wealthy, straight men," Chelsea Clinton said. Chelsea Clinton stumps for mom Hillary at ASU, pushes free-tuition plan "When he says 'Make America Great Again,' he means make America great again for white, wealthy, straight men," Chelsea Clinton said.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and

Poll: Clinton up 5 points over Trump in Arizona In new Arizona Republic/Morrison/Cronkite News poll, the Democrat has 39%, while the Republican has 33.9%. Check out this story on ldnews.com: http://usat.ly/2erJgxo Hillary Clinton is hanging on to a small lead over Donald Trump in Arizona, according to a new Arizona Republic/Morrison/Cronkite News poll released Wednesday.

.com | Confident Clinton expanding her campaign into ‘red’ states

Hillary Clinton is advancing into states the Democrats haven't won in decades, confidently expanding her offensive against Donald Trump and aiming to help her party win back control of Congress. There's a new $2 million push in Arizona, aides said on Monday, including a campaign stop in Phoenix by first lady Michelle Obama, one of Clinton's most effective surrogates.

Confident Clinton expanding her campaign into ‘red’ states

Hillary Clinton is advancing into states the Democrats haven't won in decades, confidently expanding her offensive against Donald Trump and aiming to help her party win back control of Congress. There's a new $2 million push in Arizona, aides said Monday, including a campaign stop in Phoenix by first lady Michelle Obama, one of Clinton's most effective surrogates.

Most of Arizona’s congressional races are no contest

Arizona's congressional incumbents with large campaign war chests in districts that favor their party are all but guaranteed re-election. Most of Arizona's congressional races are no contest Arizona's congressional incumbents with large campaign war chests in districts that favor their party are all but guaranteed re-election.

Memorial set for Ariz’s first female governor

Friends and family of former Gov. Rose Mofford plan an Oct. 30 memorial and celebration of the life of Arizona's first female governor, who died Sept. 15 at age 94. Memorial and celebration of life scheduled for Rose Mofford PHOENIX - Friends and family of former Gov. Rose Mofford plan an Oct. 30 memorial and celebration of the life of Arizona's first female governor, who died Sept.

US Supreme Court won’t hear Arizona death sentence case

This undated booking photo provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections shows James McKinney. The Supreme Court won't hear Arizona's appeal of a lower court ruling that overturned McKinney's death sentence and opened the door for other death row inmates in the state to challenge their sentences.