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50,000 federal workers, military, in Arizona wait, watch as shutdown looms
If Congress cannot head off a government shutdown before Sunday, it would mean the loss of a paycheck for close to 50,000 federal workers and active-duty military in Arizona – and they’re not the only ones to feel the pinch.
Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend and, inevitably, some will be travelers with dementia or another cognitive impairment. Nearly a dozen airports — from Phoenix to Kansas City, Mo. — in the last few years have modified their facilities and operations to be more dementia-friendly, advocates say.
Woman accused of assaulting TSA officers at Phoenix airport
A woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting three Transportation Security Administration officers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to authorities.
Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration intercepted 6,542 guns last year at airport checkpoints one of thin Arizona and across the country. The number — roughly 18 per day — was an all-time high for guns intercepted at U.S. airports, and is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed.
ADOT use of facial recognition strictly limited, official says
Arizona transportation officials say they're not sharing your driver's license photo with federal agencies, a practice that apparently is occurring in other states.
Computers, not humans to scan carry-on bags in TSA test
Federal officials said Tuesday that they are expanding tests to speed up airport lines and improve security.
Southern Arizona congresswoman questions TSA on long lines
Security lines at Tucson International Airport have gotten so long they sometimes go from a terminal through the lobby all the way to another terminal.
