The executive director of ASU’s Biodesign Institute urges caution around holiday gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Plus, why one Arizona congressman sees the Build Back Better Act as a way to lower prescription drug prices, and a new report reveals how low Black homeownership is in Arizona. ---Host: Emma VandenEinde Producer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEindeContributors: Lauren Quinlan, Samantha Byrd and Sara Edwards

Concession employees at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are striking for better pay and affordable health insurance, and as the pandemic continues, health officials urge Arizonans to take precautions this holiday season. Plus, why Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff has decided to not seek a change on land use. ---Host: Nate Boyle Producer: Karen Marroquin Contributors: Breanna Isabell, Chad Bradley

The state has enhanced its college savings plan, which allows parents to set aside money for their kids' education without federal and state taxes. Learn how students can benefit from this plan. ---Host: Karen Marroquin Producer: Karen Marroquin Contributor: Rob Winder

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to censure Prescott Republican Paul Gosar for posting an inflammatory cartoon. Plus, “Q-Anon Shaman” Jacob Chansley is sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the Capitol riot, COVID-19 cases are rising and now are the third-leading cause of death in Arizona, and federal agencies agree to a plan to protect sacred Indigenous sites.--- Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Karen MarroquinContributors: Tyler Budge and Karen Marroquin

The American Lung Association ranks Arizona seventh in the country for lung cancer rates, and the state lags in screening for the disease. Plus, why Tempe banned discrimination on hairstyles in schools and the workplace, and the deadline approaches for people to get state-mandated training to run a marijuana dispensary.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEindeContributors: Brenda Rivas

President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema helped to negotiate. Plus, why gas prices are going up, and the latest surge of COVID-19 cases continues in the state.

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Host: Nate Boyle

Producer: Karen Marroquin

Contributors: Kimberly Silverio-Bautista, Alyssa Stoney, Nate Boyle and Karen Marroquin

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is distributing the federal grants for eligible child care providers in the state for up to $10,000 in financial assistance monthly. ---Host: Tyler Budge Producer: Tyler Budge Contributors: Karen Marroquin

Opioid overdose deaths are on the rise as more fentanyl gets smuggled into the U.S. The recent legalization of marijuana has made this issue even worse, and that’s being seen near the Arizona/Mexico border. ---Host: Tyler Budge Producer: Tyler Budge Contributors: Natasha Yee

A new study reveals one in five Arizona suicide victims were veterans between 2015 and 2019. Meanwhile, the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inducts a new class, and Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks about the hardships of Latino veterans. ---Host: Kasey BrammellProducer: Nate BoyleContributors: Julia Sandor, Tyler Budge, Karen Marroquin

Paul Gosar, a Republican from Prescott, shared an altered video showing him striking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword. Also, Gov. Doug Ducey announced $40.7 million to provide transitional housing for Arizonans, and the state’s latest COVID-19 surge is occurring at a time when hospital capacity already is diminished.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEindeContributors: Kamilah Williams