KJZZ News
A paper released this month concludes there are strong benefits to
dual language instruction for children who grow up speaking a language
other than English at home.
The number of kids entering school who grow up with two languages has grown by 40 percent in the last decade.
Sept. 20, 2013
The Navajo Nation’s case against Urban Outfitters is on hold while the parties work toward a settlement. The Nation sued Urban Outfitters in March of last year, saying the clothing company violated trademarks of the Navajo name.
Sept. 20, 2013
An Arizona man is in
federal custody after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit door on
an Alaska Airlines plane as it was landing in Portland, Ore.
Some passengers and crew members restrained 23-year-old Alexander Herrera.
Sept. 20, 2013
Officials with a Southern Arizona National Park say two men have come forward and are cooperating with an investigation into cactus vandalism there. Late last week, at least one saguaro cactus was knocked over and cut in half at Saguaro National Park in Tucson.
Sept. 20, 2013
Tucson’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is acting as a storm shelter to some military jets from Oklahoma. The planes were moved to Arizona because more violent weather is expected in Oklahoma’s “tornado alley.
Sept. 20, 2013
The Pac-12 conference, which includes Arizona
State and the University of Arizona,
says it will be implementing new rules for football practices in an effort to
cut down on injuries.The effort is primarily focused on limiting concussions and head trauma.
Sept. 20, 2013
The Valley's rapid growth likely wouldn't have been possible without water from the Colorado River via the Central Arizona Project. But the Southwest's ongoing drought has some concerned about whether Arizona will have enough water for the future.
Sept. 20, 2013
One of the most controversial issues in the state legislature continues to mystify lawmakers. Governor Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion bill did not receive enough support from members of her own party to advance in the House for a final vote.
Sept. 20, 2013
There is a short list of qualifications to be a justice of the peace in Arizona. You must be a registered voter in the state. You must reside in the justice court precinct. You must understand the English language.
Sept. 20, 2013
Members of the U.S. Senate are wrangling to add tougher border
security provisions to the comprehensive immigration reform package. The
nation’s Homeland Security chief said manpower on the border only goes
so far.
Sept. 20, 2013
On the last day of the legislative session, Gov. Jan
Brewer finally got one of her top priorities – expanding Arizona’s Medicaid
program under the Affordable Care Act. But, to get it, the governor had to call
a special session and take part in some public disputes with members of her
party.
Sept. 20, 2013
The US Senate is in its second week of debate on the
immigration reform bill, and there is a lot of discussion taking place behind the scenes. Arizona Senator Jeff
Flake, one of the eight who drew up the bill, has been meeting with Texas
Senator John Cornyn, who wants the border
security section of the measure strengthened, but Flake does not believe Cornyn is trying to
jeopardize passage.
Sept. 20, 2013
Congressman Raúl Grijalva and 29 congressional members sent
a letter to the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Thursday, asking her to
reform the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program.
Sept. 20, 2013
Arizona has slipped a
spot in the latest Kids Count Data Book rankings on the well-being of children,
dropping from 46th to 47th in the nation. Children's Action Alliance president
Dana Naimark says she is most
concerned about the fact that 67-percent of state kids are not enrolled in pre-school,
ranking Arizona
second to last.
Sept. 20, 2013
The Mexican
government is publicly expressing disappointment with the immigration bill
making its way through the U.S. Senate.Mexico says the proposal’s heavy focus on border security
is not consistent with the relationship between it and the U.
Sept. 20, 2013
Arizona is
suing the Maricopa County Community College District and trying to
block the district from offering in-state tuition to the young immigrants known
as “DREAMers.” Attorney
General Tom Horne said offering reduced tuition to students who were illegally
brought to this country as children violates state law.
Sept. 20, 2013
For
firefighters in Phoenix, keeping cool is constantly a battle – especially on
days like Friday when temperatures are expected to be close to 120 degrees. So, the
department is always trying new methods.
Sept. 20, 2013
A new report puts Arizona’s state highway system in the
middle of the pack nationally, when it comes to overall performance and efficiency.
The Reason Foundation ranks Arizona 23rd in the
country in its latest study.
Sept. 20, 2013
Arizona voters may get to decide whether to repeal a controversial provision of the new state budget involving school bonding. Right now, the amount school districts can borrow is tied to the value of all property in the district.
Sept. 20, 2013
Phoenix’s foreclosure
crisis may finally be over. Arizona State University said the Valley’s
foreclosure rate has now hit normal historical levels. Foreclosures
in the Phoenix area are down 53 percent from last year, and Mike Orr with Arizona
State University’s W.
Sept. 20, 2013
