Arizona continues to deal with a shortage of teachers and the problem of keeping the teachers it does have in the classroom.A survey this past fall from the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association found nearly 30% of the teaching vacancies across the state were still unfilled, while more than half of the vacancies were filled by teachers who don’t meet the
A state House of Representatives subcommittee met Thursday to address Arizona’s growing homelessness crisis. Legislative efforts have amplified following court orders to clear the homeless encampment called “The Zone” in downtown Phoenix last year.Republican Committee Chairman Matt Gress says fixing the problem requires efforts beyond providing more shelter spaces.
It was a disappointing season for the Arizona Cardinals, who won just four games. But that didn't dampen the carnival-like atmosphere that surrounds an NFL stadium on game days.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, says she is optimistic about working with the Republican-controlled Legislature, as she is set to deliver her second State of the State speech on Monday.At the start of the new legislative session, Arizona faces a steep budget deficit caused by plummeting tax revenues and escalating school voucher costs. Also in the mix of issues is a
The Arizona Auditor General’s Office told lawmakers Wednesday that the Department of Child Safety’s oversight of foster group homes is lacking, but the department said it is making a concerted effort to reduce the number of children in those facilities.Jeff Gove with the Auditor General’s Office said that over the past several years, DCS has been slow to respond to complaints