Major U.S. business lobby calls for immigration reform

The president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has made immigration reform a top priority for his organization. 

Phoenix airports boosting Valley's economy

An Arizona State University study shows three Phoenix airports are helping boost the Valley’s economy. The Economic Impact of the Phoenix Airport System report shows the total is in the billions of dollars.

Arizona shelters ready for cold weather

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch from Saturday morning through Tuesday morning for Maricopa and Pinal counties.

AZ Supreme Court says state can’t redirect funds from land sales

The state Supreme Court has ruled Arizona lawmakers violated the constitution when they diverted proceeds from the state land trust to help balance the budget. 

Printmaking project pairs Native artists, ASU graduate students

Five Native American artists from across the country have spent the past week at ASU School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts on a printmaking project with graduate students.

Arpaio to have armed volunteers patrol county schools

As schools reopen this week after the winter holiday, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio formally launched new patrols by his volunteer posse around schools in unincorporated parts of the county.

Arizona Democrats propose gun control, school safety measures

Arizona Senate Democrats are expected to release details of their proposals to reduce gun violence in the state on Thursday afternoon.

City of Tucson to pay railroad for water main break

The Tucson City Council has approved a $990,000 settlement to Union Pacific Railroad for water main break.

2013 Legislative session preview

Arizona's 2013 legislative session starts on Jan. 14 with Governor Jan Brewer's State of the State address.

Energy service company creates hundreds of new Valley jobs

One of the largest energy service companies in the country is expanding its business in Arizona. Direct Energy is moving to a new location and is adding hundreds of jobs.


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