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Yavapai County: 38.6% of students passed their AASA English Language Arts tests during 2021

By PHX Reporter | May 13, 2023

There were 10,057 Yavapai County students who took the AASA English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Phoenix City Council to name Metrocenter transit station after three-time Mayor Williams to 'continue her legacy'

By PHX Reporter Report | May 13, 2023

During its May 3 meeting, the Phoenix City Council unveiled the name of the city's newest transit center, which will be named for former mayor and longtime public servant Thelda Williams.

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PHX Reporter area weekly mass times

By PHX Reporter | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the PHX Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ansari asks Phoenix City Council to act on heat issue: 'Last year we saw 424 heat-related deaths'

By Sam Jackson | May 13, 2023

During its May 3 meeting, the Phoenix City Council made plans for heat mitigation and response grants for the summer in the wake of the first 100-degree day of the season.

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Phoenix council sets November election date for bond Ansari calls ' major and transformative'

By Sam Jackson | May 12, 2023

The Phoenix City Council met May 3 to discuss the city's plans for $500 million in bonds that were approved last year, setting a proposal to be voted on this November by the community.

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Pinal County: 22% of students passed their AASA Mathematics tests during 2021

By PHX Reporter | May 12, 2023

There were roughly 25,440 Pinal County students who took the AASA Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Pinal County students and their ACT English Language Arts performance in 2021

By PHX Reporter | May 11, 2023

There were 2,856 Pinal County students who took the ACT English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Local doctor: 'There are ripple effects of not breathing well' such as snoring

By PHX Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

Snoring can lead to issues in a relationship.

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Marquez says PXU board must start taking 'guidance from the stakeholder processes' on SROs in schools

By PHX Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

The Phoenix Union School District Governing Board voted against the committee’s suggestions of how to bring school resource officers (SRO) back to the district during the board's meeting on May 4.

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Geston: 'Superintendent Andrade is our first ever female superintendent'

By PHX Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

The Phoenix Union School District Governing Board made two official votes to change its leadership during the board's May 4 meeting.

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Pinal County students and their AASA English Language Arts performance in 2021

By PHX Reporter | May 10, 2023

There were 22,223 Pinal County students who took the AASA English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Local doctor: 'Unresolved sinusitis becomes a quality-of-life issue'

By PHX Reporter Report | May 10, 2023

People suffering from sinusitis should see an ENT specialist to help improve their quality of life.

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Gallego, Adams Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Teacher Workforce

By PHX Reporter Report | May 10, 2023

Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), along with Reps. Alma Adams (NC-12) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), introduced the EDUCATORS for America Act to strengthen the teacher preparation pipeline and expand the teacher workforce.

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Did Pima County students pass their AASA Mathematics tests in 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 9, 2023

There were roughly 60,669 Pima County students who took the AASA Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Did Pima County students pass their ACT English Language Arts tests in 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 8, 2023

There were 6,593 Pima County students who took the ACT English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gallego Calls on the Biden Administration and Congress to ‘Act Fast’ and Support Arizona Border Communities Ahead of the End of Title 42

By PHX Reporter Report | May 8, 2023

After one-on-one calls with local border leaders, Gallego sends specific asks to the Biden administration and Congress

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AASA: How many Pima County students passed their English Language Arts tests during 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 7, 2023

There were 52,558 Pima County students who took the AASA English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gallego Hosts Press Conference to Support Exposure-Related Cancer Benefits for First Responders

By PHX Reporter Report | May 7, 2023

On May 3, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) held a press conference with first responders to discuss his support of the Honoring our Fallen Heroes Actof 2023 (HONOR Act) and additional ways Congress can support our nation’s first responders.

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AASA: How many Maricopa County students passed their Mathematics tests during 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 6, 2023

There were roughly 350,970 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gallego Statement on the Biden Administration Announcing 1,500 More Troops to the Border

By PHX Reporter Report | May 6, 2023

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration announcing it will send 1,500 more U.S. troops to the southern border in anticipation of the end of Title 42, which is set to expire on May 11.