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KTAR News 92.3 Reporter Stories

KTAR News 92.3 Reporter Stories

KTAR News 92.3, the largest news radio team in the state, reporters cover the top stories and most important angles in the state of Arizona on a daily basis.

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Balance of power up for grabs in AZ legislature

Balance of power up for grabs in AZ legislature

Stan Barnes with Copper State Consulting says Arizona Democrats are hoping to flip at least two seats in each state legislative chamber to take the majority. He explains incumbent State Senator Shawnna Bolick is at risk of losing her seat in a close race. However, Barnes says there are other close races where Republicans could also pick up a seat and maintain their majority. 

American Bar Association debunks Election Day myths

American Bar Association debunks Election Day myths

The American Bar Association is debunking election misinformation. Bob Bauer with the Presidential Commission on Election Administration says don't expect quick results in Arizona on Election night. He explains Maricopa County has a two-page ballot for the first time in recent history, which means double the amount to tabulate. 

Letter grades for Arizona schools released and show positive movement

Letter grades for Arizona schools released and show positive movement

The Arizona State Board of Education has released the letter grades for public and charter schools for 2024.

Executive Director of the board Sean Ross says it shows some great progress for the direction schools are heading.

Letter grades for Arizona school released and show positive movement

Letter grades for Arizona school released and show positive movement

The Arizona State Board of Education has released the letter grades for public and charter schools for 2024.

Executive Director of the board Sean Ross says it shows some great progress for the direction schools are heading.

New study puts AZ in last place for education in U.S.

New study puts AZ in last place for education in U.S.

A recently released Consumer Affairs study found that Arizona ranks 51st in the nation for the amount of funding and resources provided to public schools.

We learn more about the research itself.

Bipartisan business leaders support Prop 140, creating open primaries in AZ

Bipartisan business leaders support Prop 140, creating open primaries in AZ

Bipartisan business leaders would like to see open primaries in Arizona, which Prop 140 seeks to do. Kimber Lanning with Local First Arizona says open primaries force candidates to speak to voters on both sides of the aisle, which she says leads to more moderate options. 

Competing ballot measure, Prop 133, would keep closed primaries in Arizona. 

Rainbow crosswalk in downtown Phoenix refurbished ahead of Phoenix Pride Festival

Rainbow crosswalk in downtown Phoenix refurbished ahead of Phoenix Pride Festival

After replacing Yassamin Ansari on the Phoenix City Council, Carlos Galindo-Elvira decided to revitalize a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona schools continue to face staffing challenges as "alternative" teachers fill roles

Arizona schools continue to face staffing challenges as "alternative" teachers fill roles

The Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association has released their teacher retention survey, which shows districts are still leaning on "alternative" teachers to fill roles.

We learn more from data analyst Justin Wing and Patty Christie with Mesa Public Schools.

Governor's emergency powers on the ballot in November

Governor's emergency powers on the ballot in November

Arizona voters will decide if the Governor is limited to a 30 day emergency declaration or if it will remain 120 days 

Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats

Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats

With threats of violence on the rise in schools across the valley, local law enforcement weighs in on what’s been happening in their cities and what needs to be done to put a stop to it.

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