Banking executive: investment planners expected D.C. stalemate

Financial markets have remained steady this week despite the threat of across the board budget cuts, known as sequestration.

US Airways flight attendants approve new contract, just in time to do it again

Flight attendants at US Airways approved a new contract that wraps up some unfinished business from the airline's 2005 merger with America West. 

Sheriff Arpaio breaks shoulder

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio fell and broke his shoulder Thursday.

Stanton announces gun buyback, School Safety Officers

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton delivered his second State of the City speech Thursday. He announced new pushes for school safety and an effort to get guns off the street.

Arizona universities face growing pains

Arizona’s public universities are usually described as thriving and constantly growing. But that enrollment boom comes with its growing pains.

Arizona lawmakers considering sales tax simplification plan

Governor Jan Brewer has made simplifying the state’s sales tax system a top priority for this legislative session.

State launches Valley Fever education campaign

Some Arizonans who get a lung disease common in the Southwest are not being treated properly by their doctors. But, the University of Arizona and State Department of Health Services have joined efforts to train physicians who may not know a lot about Valley Fever. 

Valley Metro fare hike hits Friday

If you ride Valley Metro buses or the light rail, you better take some extra change starting March 1.  

LDS church changes impact higher education in Utah, Arizona

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has lowered the age of missionaries. That has led Utah's legislature to propose a bill to modify how many out-of-state students are eligible to go to a Utah college or university.

Senator McCain on Sunday mornings

Arizona Senator John McCain is on the Sunday morning talk shows almost every week. Roll Call says McCain has appeared more than any other senator or congressman so far in 2013.


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