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State court rules that Arizona should follow restrictive abortion law from the 1860s

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in the state, outlawing nearly all abortions.

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An Arizona energy company wants to build a new lake in the desert for hydropower

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

An Arizona utility wants to build a new reservoir in the desert it says will lower its carbon footprint. There are skeptics.

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Phoenix could break its record for longest hot spell as extreme heat persists

Friday, July 14, 2023

Much of the U.S. continues to be gripped by extreme heat — especially Phoenix. That's where temperatures have been at or above 110 degrees every day for two weeks now.

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New measures are being taken to reduce heat-related deaths in Phoenix

Monday, July 10, 2023

Forecasters are predicting record temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. Last year, the Phoenix metro saw a record number of heat-related deaths. New measures are being taken to reduce health risks.

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Groundwater availability in Arizona will limit development in the Phoenix area

Monday, June 19, 2023

Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over.

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Phoenix boosts spending on heat relief as weather-related casualties skyrocket

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Last year a record number of people died from heat-related causes in Maricopa County. This year, local government is spending more on heat mitigation than ever before, with the help of ARPA funds.

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Abortion access is about to become more restricted in Arizona, but by how much?

Monday, September 19, 2022

An Arizona judge is expected to decide soon whether the state can enforce a 19th century law banning almost all abortions, or if a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks should take effect.

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Homelessness is aggravating harm caused by the Phoenix heat, medical personnel say

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Phoenix gets more triple-digit temperatures than any other major U.S. city, and heat deaths have more than quadrupled since 2015, records show. Officials say it's because of homelessness.

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Lack of homes for people are leading to more burns from hot pavement in Phoenix

Monday, August 29, 2022

Phoenix is seeing an alarming rise in people with skin burns from falling on hot pavement. Elderly people usually make up the small number of cases, but unhoused people account for much of the surge.

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There's a spotlight on the primary for AG in Arizona because of abortion

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Post-Roe, Arizona's abortion law is confusing and the candidates for state attorney general say they'll clear it up. The Democrat is for abortion rights and the Republicans are against them.

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Tuesday elections will impact abortion rights in Kansas, Arizona and Michigan

Monday, August 01, 2022

The right to an abortion is teetering in Arizona, Kansas and Michigan — all states with primary elections on Aug. 2. In each state, the decision may come down to a different election outcome.

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Arizona cities respond to the worst drought in over a thousand years with a new plan

Monday, July 18, 2022

Cities in Arizona have started implementing state-required drought plans in response to the crisis on the Colorado River. The current drought is the worst in 1,200 years.

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Acute care at home brings the hospital to patients' living rooms

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Hospitals are starting to provide health care in patients' homes, including things like x-rays and bloodwork. The approach saves a hospital bed for more urgent needs and lets patients heal in comfort.

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Americans with non-life-threatening issues can get hospital-level treatment at home

Monday, January 24, 2022

The Biden administration massively expanded hospital-level care at home as part of its strategy to enhance hospital capacity. The Mayo Clinic says it's having an impact.

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3D printed houses may be the future of the construction industry

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Affordable housing advocates say 3D printed homes could be a game changer, but so far they haven't proven cheaper to build than conventional houses.

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Arizona Nurses Are Burned Out As The State Faces Another COVID Surge

Saturday, September 04, 2021

With ICU hospitalizations up 300% from a summer lull, nurses say they're exhausted physically and emotionally. Meanwhile, Governor Doug Ducey continues to ban mandatory vaccines and masking.

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Closing The Vaccination Gap Between Latino And White Americans

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

There's evidence that vaccination rates for Latinos are significantly lower than those for whites. But the rates have surged in the last month, and the gap is growing smaller.

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NFL Stadium Near Phoenix Is Now A Mass Vaccination Site

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Some big cities are starting to set up mass vaccination sites at sports stadiums. A look at the opportunities, challenges and considerable logistics required to make mass vaccination successful.

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Arizona Health Care System Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge

Friday, January 08, 2021

Arizona currently has the highest infection rate in the U.S. Hospitals are at 92% intensive care unit capacity, and the state is among the slowest for vaccination rates.

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As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Arizona, State Scraps Earlier Guidelines

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

When COVID-19 cases peaked in Arizona over the summer, the state closed some businesses and set benchmarks for when they could reopen. As new cases surge, businesses aren't required to close again.

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