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“Stop covering up for the pedophiles,” Sen. Ruben Gallego told the House speaker during the nearly 6-minute clash, referring to the fact that Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva will provide the final signature needed to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files.

Gallego accuses Mike Johnson to his face of delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in over Epstein files

“Stop covering up for the pedophiles,” Sen. Ruben Gallego told the House speaker during the nearly 6-minute clash, referring to the fact that Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva will provide the final signatu...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 32m

After state Rep. John Gillette called for a Democratic congresswoman to be hanged, Arizona Democrats are criticizing Gillette’s fellow Republicans for failing to condemn his words.

AZ Democrats ask GOP colleagues to condemn lawmaker who called for congresswoman to be 'hanged'

After state Rep. John Gillette called for a Democratic congresswoman to be hanged, Arizona Democrats are criticizing Gillette’s fellow Republicans for failing to condemn his words.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

The ongoing measles outbreak in Mohave County has now led to two hospitalizations, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

2 hospitalized as Mohave County measles outbreak continues to grow

The ongoing measles outbreak in Mohave County has now led to two hospitalizations, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

Despite warm temperatures Wednesday, much of the state is facing high chances of precipitation.

Remnants of Hurricane Priscilla expected to bring wet weather to Arizona into the weekend

Despite warm temperatures Wednesday, much of the state is facing high chances of precipitation.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

The Kyrene School District has altered its plan for proposed school closures after getting feedback from parents. It removes Kyrene del Norte and Kyrene de la Mirada from the list.

Kyrene district removes 2 schools from proposed closure list to keep more students together

The Kyrene School District has altered its plan for proposed school closures after getting feedback from parents. It removes Kyrene del Norte and Kyrene de la Mirada from the list.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

A new semiconductor manufacturing plant broke ground in Peoria this week. Amkor’s $7 billion facility will reportedly be one of the largest chip packaging plants in the country and is expected to provide up to 3,000 jobs.

Amkor Technology breaks ground on $7 billion semiconductor packaging facility near TSMC

The project is expected to be able to employ 3,000 employees and provide chips to Apple and NVIDIA.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

Tolleson resident Sommers Bennett says she hasn’t received unemployment payments for weeks, because of an error in the state’s new benefits system that the Arizona Department of Economic Services is aware of but can’t seem to fix.

Arizonans claim new unemployment portal has payment glitches. She says it cost her car, benefits

Tolleson resident Sommers Bennett says she hasn’t received unemployment payments for weeks, because of an error in the state’s new benefits system that the Arizona Department of Economic Services is a...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

Scottsdale Unified is the latest in a long list of districts considering school closures in light of declining enrollment and rising operating costs.

Scottsdale Unified considers closing 2 schools. Parents ask board members to reconsider

Scottsdale Unified is the latest in a long list of districts considering school closures in light of declining enrollment and rising operating costs.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 2h

Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani held dueling press calls about the ongoing government shutdown Tuesday. Both affirmed support for extending health care tax credits but blamed the other party for stalling negotiations.

Kelly and Ciscomani both agree on extending health care tax credits — but not on how

Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani held dueling press calls about the ongoing government shutdown Tuesday. Both affirmed support for extending health care tax credit...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

Karla Schumann is with the Teamsters Local Union No. 104 and says Sun Tran bus drivers and operators are not in safe situations.

Tucson council will consider transit safety plan as workers, union demand change

Karla Schumann is with the Teamsters Local Union No. 104 and says Sun Tran bus drivers and operators are not in safe situations.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

In her early 20s, Michelle Gurule was broke. She decided to see if dancing could help her pay the bills. Not long after she started working at a club, an older man named John wandered in and invited her out for dinner.

This 'sugar baby' wrote a book about her journey to make ends meet in her 20s

In her early 20s, Michelle Gurule was broke. One day, she was chatting with a fellow checker at the grocery store about being a stripper, and she decided to see if dancing could help her pay the bills...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

The funeral for the former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, was held Tuesday.

After his funeral, what will the legacy of former LDS church President Russell M. Nelson be?

The funeral for the former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, was held Tuesday.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

The 5-and-a-half mile south Phoenix extension of the light rail has been controversial from the start. One south Phoenix resident and Substacker to hear about his experience along the new rail line — and his impressions of the controversy.

This south Phoenix resident was skeptical of light rail extension. What he thinks after riding it

The 5-and-a-half mile south Phoenix extension of the light rail has been controversial from the start.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 5h

Women outnumber men in almost all roles at all levels of K-12 education. Except, that is, when it comes to the top job: superintendent.

Women outnumber men in K-12 roles except for superintendent. This former one shares her journey

Women outnumber men in almost all roles at all levels of K-12 education. Except, that is, when it comes to the top job: superintendent.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 5h

Chino Valley, north of Prescott, is the latest. Its Town Council late last month voted to prohibit large scale solar and wind projects. Wayne Schutsky from KJZZ's Politics Desk has reported on this, and he joined The Show to talk more about it.

6 rural Arizona towns, counties have limited renewable energy projects. More are looking into it

Chino Valley, north of Prescott, is the latest. Its Town Council late last month voted to prohibit large scale solar and wind projects.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 6h

Arizona's Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is officially running for a second term. Hobbs launched her reelection campaign in an announcement Wednesday. In a new video on her campaign website, Hobbs says she’s ready to keep Arizona moving forward.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announces reelection campaign

Arizona's Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is officially running for a second term. Hobbs launched her reelection campaign in an announcement Wednesday. In a new video on her campaign website, Hobbs says s...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 6h

Arizona had a massive flu season last fall and winter, with 75,000 cases — more than double what is typical in the state. Experts recommend getting a flu shot in October, before flu season peaks.

Q&AZ: When is the best time to get a flu shot in Arizona, according to experts?

Arizona had a massive flu season last fall and winter, with 75,000 cases — more than double what is typical in the state. Experts recommend getting a flu shot in October, before flu season peaks.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

Proposition 409 asks Maricopa County voters to consider a property tax increase to support the county’s publicly funded hospital system, Valleywise Health.

Maricopa County needs more behavioral health services. Prop. 409 would help, supporters say

Prop. 409 asks Maricopa County voters to consider a property tax increase to support the county’s publicly funded hospital system, Valleywise Health.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

Commentator Herb Paine reflects on what’s truly at stake in Arizona’s 2026 elections — not just who wins, but whether the system that makes winning possible can endure.

Commentary: What’s truly at stake in Arizona’s 2026 elections

Commentator Herb Paine reflects on what’s truly at stake in Arizona’s 2026 elections — not just who wins, but whether the system that makes winning possible can endure. The elections may be a bellweth...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

At Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport – a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines – more than 100 flights were delayed by late afternoon Tuesday, according to data from FlightAware.

Delayed flights stack up at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as controllers work without pay

At Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport – a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines – more than 100 flights were delayed by late afternoon Tuesday, according to data from Fli...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

Black bears have been popping up in urban areas recently. According to Arizona Game and Fish, the bears are searching for food and water ahead of hibernation.

Ahead of hibernation, more bears are popping up northern Arizona's urban areas

Black bears have been popping up in urban areas recently. According to Arizona Game and Fish, the bears are searching for food and water ahead of hibernation.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 23h

The resolution was introduced by Councilmembers Lane Santa Cruz and Rocque Perez and urges the university to reject the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a document sent to the University of Arizona and eight other schools by the Trump administration.

Tucson City Council to vote on resolution formally opposing UA deal with Trump administration

The resolution was introduced by Councilmembers Lane Santa Cruz and Rocque Perez and urges the university to reject the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a document sent to the Univ...

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1d

Under a new program developed by Arizona’s water department, West Valley housing developers have access to a new water provider.

West Valley developers have a new water provider and path to growth

Under a new program developed by Arizona’s water department, West Valley housing developers have access to a new water provider.

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1d

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.