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Court ruling may revive biometric data security measures
A recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on a case brought by residents of Illinois against social media giant Facebook over its use of facial recognition software could reignite conversations at the Arizona Capitol on biometric data security in the Grand Canyon State.
ASU took more money from Epstein than previously reported
Arizona State University claimed last month to have received $250,000 from alleged sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, but a new report details additional donations to the school totalling more than $2 million.
MCSO has been creating marijuana extracts for at least 4 years
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has quietly been creating marijuana extracts to train officers and help prosecutors quietly for the past four years.
Maricopa County West Nile cases have spiked 400% this year
West Nile Virus cases in Maricopa County in 2019 have spiked by more than 400% over last year, and public health officials are unsure why.
Guv’s task force on child sex abuse to begin work soon
A task force created by Gov. Doug Ducey that aims to look into cases of childhood sexual abuse and help guide lawmakers on possible changes to state law that aid victims in Arizona will be begining its work next month.
Autonomous semi-trucks have been driving along I-10 for months and no one noticed
Tech startup TuSimple has been carrying mail for UPS in autonomous semi-trucks between Phoenix and Tucson for “several weeks” with little fanfare.
Dispatchers in Phoenix seek PTSD help, first responder status
Emergency service dispatchers in Phoenix are gearing up for a meeting with city officials in an attempt to shore up emergency funding for staff, new systems and therapy resources as nationally, dispatchers are awaiting a decision in Washington D.C. that could impact how they are classified.
Firefighter cancer claim sparks dispute between Glendale, senator
Kevin Thompson exudes optimism, even when talking about the harsh reality of his cancer diagnosis.
Committee to study murders of Native women and girls to begin its work soon
Gov. Doug Ducey, lawmakers and advocates gathered on the third floor of the historic state Capitol building Tuesday morning for a ceremonial signing of a bill that creates a study committee to examine the issue of murdered and missing indigenous women and girls.
Maricopa County recorder sending reps to hacking conference
Hackers and tech enthusiasts are gathering in the Nevada desert this week for a conference where new vulnerabilities in software and hardware are discussed, but an unlikely group of people will also be in attendance: the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.
ICE Air data reveals who is flying in and out of Mesa
Approximately 90 percent percent of the passengers were men. Less than half-a-percent were children.
There have been 5 ‘mass shootings’ in Arizona so far in 2019, researchers say
Just this year, there have been five mass shooting events in the state, according to data compiled by researchers at the non-profit Gun Violence Archive.