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Risk of child hunger grew most in suburbs during recession
A new report points to the suburbs as the place in the state where the risk of child hunger grew the most during the recession.
Report says Arizona tops nation in solar capacity per capita
Environment Arizona released a new report Aug. 5 on the state of solar energy that ranks Arizona first in the nation in the amount of solar capacity per capita but points to future challenges.
17 trillion gallons lost: Southwest groundwater depleting faster than thought
A study by researchers from the University of California, Irvine suggests that groundwater loss in the Colorado River Basin is not only higher than expected, but that other water sources may be inadequate to fill the gaps if it disappears.
Arizona black women’s organization rocks lives, community
When Rochelle Johns moved to Arizona, she felt like a fish out of water. Johns grew up in St. Louis, surrounded by her friends and family. But in Arizona, she had to start from scratch.That’s why she founded Black Women that Rock, an organization dedicated to community service and women’s empowerment.
Charitable office culture: Gallagher & Kennedy women’s group mixes business, philanthropy
Every year before Thanksgiving, the Gallagher & Kennedy law firm raises money through a series of office challenges to donate to the purchase of turkeys for charity. At the end of the event, the company gives enough money to buy thousands of turkeys.
New report says Arizonans pump the brakes on car use, ride transit more
Arizonans have been driving less, walking more and riding public transit in high numbers in recent years, according to a report issued by the Arizona PIRG Education Fund.
New system could save AZ schools millions, funding may pose problem
A new student-data system that could save schools more than $175 million over the next four years is being developed by the Arizona Department of Education, but the project may not see all of its goals become reality.
O’Connor House aims to increase registration, turnout with Great Voter Challenge
The O’Connor House and its partners are launching the Great Voter Challenge to increase voter registration by 10 percent across Arizona.
League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media are partnering to hold six candidate forums leading up to the elections.
ADEQ hamstrung in the face of new EPA rules
Arizona finds itself immobile in the face of proposed new EPA rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions because of legislation passed in 2010 that bars agencies from implementing regulations that target greenhouse gasses.
State still spending heavily on gasoline despite converting its fleet to alternative fuels
Arizona’s spending on alternative fuels for its vehicle fleet continues to be relatively small even though the fleet is almost entirely capable of using such fuels.
Demands on Central Arizona Project rise rapidly as it approaches capacity
The Central Arizona Project was responsible for nearly 25 percent of Arizona’s total gross state product between 1986 and 2010 and supplied more than a million jobs annually in 2010, according to a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University.
