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Recent Articles from Krista Norsworthy, Cronkite News Service
‘Know Before You Go,’ officials advise holiday travelers to Mexico
Those heading to Mexico for the holidays can expect longer waits at the border due to stepped up inspections, and federal officials say travelers can make things easier by having legal documents ready and accurately completing customs declarations.
Youths help Brewer light Capitol Christmas tree
Joining carolers and representatives of a Native American tribe to light the State Capitol's Christmas tree Nov. 30, Gov. Jan Brewer encouraged the community to donate time or money to help those who are less fortunate.
As recession lingers, Arizona food banks long on business, short on donations
The hundreds of cars lined up Nov. 25 for frozen turkeys and bags of food from St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance were three times the number at the same event last year. "We knew that our demand was going to go up for the holidays, but it has stunned us how much it went up this week," said Beverly Damore, a spokeswoman for the organization.
Brewer: Addition of Chinese solar firm shows impact of tax credits
A Chinese solar-panel manufacturer's decision to put its North American headquarters and about 150 jobs in Arizona shows that a law providing tax credits will boost the state's appeal to renewable energy firms, Gov. Jan Brewer said Nov. 16.
Goddard, Mayes, Giffords highlight facilities tapping state’s solar energy potential
Attorney General Terry Goddard goes to work every day in a building he describes as one of the most backward on the energy grid. Built in the 1950s, it has strips under the windows to provide heating, for example. "But we do have a big flat roof," he said.
History project has high school students recording veterans’ stories
What sticks with Kevin Kane most from the first time he received a Purple Heart in Iraq isn't the explosion that sprayed his arms and legs with shrapnel and left him hard of hearing in one ear. It's the Iraqi civilians across the street from his crippled Humvee, apparently unconcerned.
New law expands domestic violence protections to dating relationships
A new law expanding domestic violence protections to dating couples reflects the modern reality that relationships have many forms and abuse can occur in any of them, a state official said. "Protection of people is more important than the status of relationship," said Greg Stanton, a deputy attorney general who helped push for the change.
Sharpton calls Arpaio a blight on Arizona’s civil rights record
With one exception - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio - Arizona addresses civil rights as well as any other state, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Oct. 16. "I think when the sheriff is out of town, Arizona is about as equal as everyone else when it comes to civil rights," Sharpton said before participating in a civil rights forum.
Giffords: ASU rooftop project demonstrates solar power’s promise for Arizona
TEMPE - Solar power might seem futuristic, but thousands of panels supplying electricity from atop at Arizona State University buildings show the technology is ready to help the state add jobs and move toward energy independence, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Oct. 5.
CDC: 3 out of 4 toddlers in Arizona getting recommended vaccinations
Three out of four Arizona toddlers are getting a recommended series of vaccinations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
GOP chairman seeks resign-to-run probe of Goddard, lawmaker
The state Republican Party chairman called Sept. 2 for a special prosecutor to investigate whether Attorney General Terry Goddard and a House Democratic leader violated the state’s resign-to-run law.
Students return to ASU journalism school after death of namesake Cronkite
Katelyn Bolnick was born long after Walter Cronkite left the anchor chair at CBS, but she said Cronkite's reputation and his relationship with Arizona State University's journalism school played into her decision to come here.
