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Environmental leaders look to ethnic media to help diversify movement
The environmental movement has been dominated by upper-class whites even though the people most affected by environmental contamination and other such problems have been ethnic minorities and the working poor, leaders of a conference for ethnic media said Oct. 8.
O’Connor: Arizona’s ‘great statesmen’ a model for handling today’s challenges
As they address the state's daunting challenges, leaders should follow the example of "great statesmen" who built Arizona by valuing cooperation, collaboration and compromise, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said Oct. 9.
Law makes it tougher for state agency to repair monuments that lack patrons
Unveiled in 1998, the Ernest W. McFarland Memorial uses photographs etched in metal to guide visitors through iconic moments in a life that included service as U.S. Senate majority leader, Arizona governor and state Supreme Court chief justice.
AAA campaign: Distracted driving covers more than just cell phones, text-messaging
Keep your hands on the wheel. Text messages, lipstick and on-the-road snacks can wait. That's the message that AAA Arizona is spreading as part of a national AAA campaign that asks drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
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.
Leaders, activists: Accurate census count of Latinos essential to Arizona
Arizona's Latinos need to stand up and be counted in the 2010 census or face losing representation in Congress, a voice for the community and money for social services, a panel of elected officials and activists said Oct. 1.
UA water adviser combines knowledge of issues, consensus-building skills
TUCSON - When politicians, activists and academics get together to discuss Arizona water policy, there's no shortage of controversy and conflict. But everyone seems to agree on this: Sharon Megdal is a good person to have in the room.
Researchers: Study suggesting planet near tipping points has special significance for Southwest
A new study suggesting that human activities are nearing or exceeding the boundaries of Earth's ability to sustain life as we know it has special significance in the Southwest, which is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change, two Arizona researchers who served as co-authors said Sept. 24.
Compliance with law requiring $25 decals for OHVs below expectations in first year
Supporters hoped a state law requiring owners to purchase $25 decals to operate off-highway vehicles would raise $4 million to $6 million annually to help fund rider education, law enforcement and other projects.
Census data: Arizona second in police, corrections spending, 38th in education
Arizona outspent all but one state on police protection and corrections as a percentage of overall state and local expenditures while its education spending ranked 38th in U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday (Sept. 30).
Cronkite/Eight Poll: Most Arizonans happy with their insurance but want health care revamped
Most Arizonans think the U.S. health care system needs revamping even though the majority are satisfied with the health insurance they have, according to a Cronkite/Eight Poll released Tuesday (Sept. 29). Fifty percent of those surveyed said the health care system needs major changes and 31 percent said minor changes would do, while 12 percent said the system is fine as is.
ADEQ director: Recycled water, renewable energy key to Arizona’s future
Capturing rainwater for drinking. Reusing what goes down the shower drain to water the lawn. Irrigating trees with used water from a air-conditioning system. Recycling water in these and other ways is key to meeting Arizona's long-term water needs, the head of the state Department of Environmental Quality said Tuesday (Sept. 29).
