Take-home pay shrinks as payroll tax cut expires

People who work in Arizona may notice their take-home pay has shrunk a little. That’s because a temporary cut in payroll taxes expired.

Federal tax filing delays also affect state taxes

The Arizona Department of Revenue is warning tax payers not to file their taxes until February. The delay is due to a federal tax change caused by the fiscal cliff debate from earlier this year.

Kingman says water system is clean despite complaints

Some residents of northwest Arizona are less than happy about their drinking water.

Senator Flake in Afghanistan

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake is on his way back to the U.S. after weekend stops in Israel and Afghanistan.

Phoenix braces for another night of freezing cold

Cold has descended on an area of the country that's known for it's near-perfect weather this time of year. For days now, Southern California and Arizona have suffered through nights of sub-freezing temperatures.

Changes likely coming to Arizona's sales tax

Governor Jan Brewer will deliver her State of the State address this afternoon, to help kick off the 2013 legislative session.

Gov. Jan Brewer: Budget will fund Common Core transition

Governor Jan Brewer says her budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include money to help implement the new Common Core standards in K-12 education.

Scottsdale event to feature performance art and fish herding

Salt River Project has begun a years-long effort to drain, clean, and repair all 130 miles of its canal system. Saturday, SRP is inviting the public to see one of the crucial steps. 

New tech helps Tempe PD fight crime

The Tempe Police Department says new technology is helping them combat crime. 

Wal-Mart and alleged bribery in Mexico

Two members of Congress have released information indicating the CEO of Wal-Mart knew as early as 2005 that the company’s Mexican unit was passing out bribes.


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