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Lawmaker gives second thought to robot-delivery bill
The killing of a pedestrian crossing the street by an autonomous vehicle this week has a Mesa lawmaker giving second thoughts to allowing automated motorized delivery devices on sidewalks.
Self-driving tests halted after pedestrian dies
Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving testing following what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving the vehicles.
Arizona looks for uptick in manufacturing jobs
Arizona has seen a steady decline of manufacturing jobs spanning decades, but hopes are a boom in automotive research will bring it to an end.
Wendy Briggs
A founding director at lobbying firm Veridus LLC and one of the most respected in her profession, Wendy Briggs has built a reputation as relentless, tireless, dependable and tough as nails – qualities that have served her clients well.
Waymo rolls out vans without human drivers
The move by Waymo, which started Oct. 19 with an automated Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Chandler is a major step toward vehicles driving themselves without human backups on public roads.
Ducey announces steps to curb recidivism
Arizona is joining more than two dozen other states to give convicted felons a foot in the door for employment.
Self-driving Uber SUV struck during Arizona accident
Officials say a self-driving Uber SUV was operating on its own when it was struck by another vehicle making a left turn at an intersection in Arizona, where the company is testing autonomous vehicles.
The moral conundrum of self-driving cars
At the core of the discussion is an ethical question: In a life or death situation, should machines be permitted to make choices about who gets injured, or worse, who lives or dies?
Despite safety concerns, House approves bill to reduce state vehicle fleet
Lawmakers and state employees could soon be taking an Uber or taxi to work instead of driving state vehicles under legislation approved by the House Tuesday.
Safety questions emerge as Ducey welcomes self-driving cars
Gov. Doug Ducey insisted Friday that public safety will not be compromised by his decision to allow Uber to test its self-driving vehicles on Arizona roads even before the state has adopted rules for their use.
One Arizona woman and the magic of the new sharing economy
Stefanie Contreras rarely waits in line. She prefers a life where on-demand or sharing services mean she can spend her time living her life, whether she’s ordering laundry detergent or booking a vacation in Costa Rica.
Goldwater Institute pushes to modernize ESA payment system
Goldwater Institute, the architect of a program that uses state money for students to attend private school, now wants to bring it into the age of cell phone apps.
