Shira Tanzer

Phoenix

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Articles

Hobbs imposes Arizona bill moratorium over dispute with GOP

1 week ago | ktar.com | Kevin Stone |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Thursday she won’t sign any new bills until the Republican-controlled Legislature passes an acceptable bipartisan bill to fund services for people with disabilities. The bill moratorium applies to legislation that hasn’t yet reached the Democratic governor’s desk. She plans to act on bills already transmitted in the coming days. Hobbs accused GOP Reps. David Livingston and Matt Gress of orchestrating “manufactured chaos” related to the funding issue.
St. Mary's Food Bank hands out 2K turkeys, hams for Easter

1 week ago | ktar.com | Colton Krolak |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX — St. Mary’s Food Bank surprised hundreds of Arizona families in need with full Easter turkeys or hams on Wednesday. “Our hope today is that we’re able to provide an Easter meal for folks who are feeling a little stressed — and a great opportunity to bring their families and friends together for an awesome meal,” said Milt Liu, president and CEO of the Valley nonprofit. It was the first time St. Mary’s handed out turkeys and hams for Easter.
Arizona retirees are closely watching Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | ktar.com | Shira Tanzer |Bailey Leasure

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, Arizona, a 55-and-older community near Phoenix.
Mandarin immersion program at Anthem school being phased out

1 week ago | ktar.com | Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX — The Mandarin immersion program at Gavilan Peak School in Anthem is being phased out due to low enrollment, a recurring issue in recent years. Deer Valley Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Gayle Galligan said a standard kindergarten class is 24-26 kids, and the minimum for an immersion class is 20. But right now, fewer than 10 prospective students are interested in the Mandarin program for the upcoming school year.
School cellphone ban in Arizona draws bipartisan applause

1 week ago | ktar.com | Kevin Stone |Shira Tanzer |Balin Overstolz

PHOENIX – Arizona’s Democratic governor and Republican superintendent of public instruction don’t agree on much. But they found common ground on at least one issue: a school cellphone ban. Hobbs signed HB2484 on Monday after it passed through both chambers of the Legislature with bipartisan support. The legislation requires public district and charter governing bodies to enact policies regarding internet use, including restrictions on wireless devices during school hours.
Bill that would let Axon make Scottsdale headquarters passes

1 week ago | ktar.com | Serena O'Sullivan |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX — The state Legislature passed a bill that would clear the way for Axon Enterprise Inc., a Scottsdale company, to build a new headquarters and housing development without voter approval on Tuesday. SB 1543, which would block a voter referendum that stalled the construction of Axon’s Scottsdale HQ, passed in the House last week and passed through the Senate on Tuesday. Now it’s up to Gov.
Man jumped to his death from Loop 202 in Phoenix

1 week ago | ktar.com | Kevin Stone |Balin Overstolz McNair |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX – A man jumped to his death from the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Phoenix on Monday night, authorities said. The man, whose name and age were not released, climbed onto a freeway retaining wall above the area of 52nd and Van Buren streets, near the Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, around 6 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. After several hours of negotiations, he jumped to the roadway below, suffering serious injuries, police said.
Tempe recycling record hit with over 460K pounds of waste

1 week ago | ktar.com | Serena O'Sullivan |Balin Overstolz McNair |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX — Tempe residents recycled a record amount of waste last year, according to city officials. Residents used the city’s yearly Zero Waste events, as well as Tempe’s Household Products Collection Center (HPCC), to recycle 463,628 pounds of waste. HPCC has helped residents safely dispose over 7.4 million pounds of hazardous waste since its opening in 1999.
Westbound Loop 202 traffic disrupted by law enforcement

1 week ago | ktar.com | Bailey Leasure |Balin Overstolz McNair |Shira Tanzer

PHOENIX — The westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway was closed near Sky Harbor Boulevard for several hours Monday night for a law enforcement situation, authorities said. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure around 6:45 a.m.It’s not clear when the situation cleared up, but ADOT said the freeway was reopened before the Tuesday morning commute. Traffic was diverted to State Route 143 while the westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway was closed.
Scottsdale facing school bus driver shortage for 2025-26

1 week ago | ktar.com | Shira Tanzer |Balin Overstolz

PHOENIX — With the 2025-26 school year just months away, the Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to fill 25-30 vacant bus driver positions. David Jacobson, SUSD director of transportation, said other methods are being used to fill the gaps for now. “We are covering all of our routes right now, but I have a lot of students that we are using vendor services for.