StoryCorps 2013

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StoryCorps Phoenix 2013

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.

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.

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.

Fiesta Bowl, NHL lockout each impact Glendale businesses

Glendale was the center of the football world this week, with the Fiesta Bowl. But the end of NFL games for the season in the city, and the lack of an NHL season so far are also affecting Glendale businesses.

Arizona hospitals get creative to make up for uncompensated care

Less than a month after Phoenix approved a plan to tax its hospitals, another Arizona city is looking to do the same thing.

Fewer endangered wolves found dead

Four Mexican Gray Wolves were found killed in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico during 2012, fewer than in past years. 

Arizona to consider Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer’s decision in November to forego setting up a state-based health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act set up another health care decision expected as soon as this month.

Arizona delegation split on fiscal cliff

Arizona's U.S. House delegation split along party lines late Tuesday night as the House passed the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement.

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