Selected News Clips

The following clips were published at Arizona’s Family, Arizona Republic, Arizona Capitol Times and Cronkite News.

 

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Study: Majority of community college students in Arizona don’t move on to 4-year university

Arizona is below average in first-time community college students transferring to a university or 4-year institution, according to a new study from Columbia University. This is further exacerbated when even fewer graduate from a university with a bachelor’s degree compared to the national average.


Tipster led victim’s family to hidden truck nearly 2 months after deadly crash in Carefree, documents say

A person who knows the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run that happened in Carefree almost three months ago contacted the victim’s family to tell them where the truck had been hidden, according to newly released court documents.


1 dead, 1 hospitalized after aircraft crashes in Gila Bend

The FAA said an experimental aircraft that crashed around 9:40 a.m. and that only two people were scheduled to be onboard the aircraft. One person died at the scene, while the other person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries.


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Criminal justice reform efforts stall at Arizona Legislature, including push to ‘Ban the Box’

Criminal justice reform is one of the few issues that has large bipartisan support in Arizona. Nearly everyone agrees that recidivism is a problem, and ex-offenders need support to overcome the stigma of prison to land a job. The problem is that not everyone agrees on the solution.


As democratic socialists gain momentum, Arizona Democrats try to ease ‘hurt’ feelings

The election of President Donald Trump has ignited the progressive movement, sparking weekly marches and protests throughout his presidency. Although Democrats and leftists have united in their opposition to Trump, experts say there’s still a gaping wound that hasn’t healed after the Democratic primary.


Legislator wants to add computer coding to Arizona’s public and charter schools

Computers are everywhere, from microwaves to phones, from cars to the international space station. They may have different functions, but they run on the same thing: a coding language.


Phoenix parents fight for passage of 'Joe's Law to test drivers for drugs, alcohol

Steve and Tana Smith have agonized over their son’s death for seven months. They want one question answered, but it’s an answer that will never come.


Dogs saved from illegal meat trade arrive in Phoenix

Two dogs from Thailand that landed in Phoenix on Friday have a reason to be thankful. Their new caregivers laughed and cried as the dogs put their feet onto the Arizona ground. Danica and Bridget were famished and ate every treat in sight. Bridget got on her hind legs, as if she were begging. It's hard to believe these dogs were nearly butchered.


Rise of the Rest contest brings venture capital to Phoenix

At the Duce in downtown Phoenix, contestants in a “Shark Tank”-style competition walked on stage like prize fighters. A man held up a small whiteboard as if each presentation was a round of boxing. Startups pitched their products to a panel of judges, and after eight rounds, one company left with $100,000.


Lawmaker's daughter seeks to oust stepmother from Senate

The Democratic primary for a southwest Phoenix district’s seat in the state Senate is a family affair. The challenger is a hungry newcomer looking to strip the title of senator from the defending incumbent: her stepmother.


Wrong-way driver sentenced to 14 years in death of Phoenix fire dispatcher

The courtroom on Friday was filled with emotion and tears. Many of Lange's family, friends and co-workers were wearing blue T-shirts in memory of her. On the back, they read, "Sounding the 'alarm' for Megan Lange. Stop wrong way driving!"


Young developers make video games in 48 hours at the Phoenix Global Game Jam

Participants at the Phoenix Global Game Jam, some as young as 15, formed teams, working long hours to collaborate and create. This year’s event, or jam, at the University of Advancing Technology campus in Tempe, was part of a worldwide endeavor encouraging technological innovation, creativity and teamwork.