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School official: Prop 100 spared deeper education cuts

When Proposition 100 was on the ballot three years ago, one of the biggest selling points made by supporters was that two thirds of the money would go to education and prevent deeper cuts to schools.

Grivalva to Interior Secretary: Do not de-list wolves

An Arizona Congressman is asking the Interior Secretary to cancel a pending rule that would de-classify many U.S. wolves as endangered.

Arizona gas price declines ended this week

Arizona's run of price declines at the gas pump came to an end in the last week.

Arizona's unemployment rate stayed the same in April

Arizona's unemployment rate remained at 7.9 percent for the third consecutive month in April.

National forests to implement campfire and smoking restrictions

Campfire and smoking restrictions will go into effect next Wednesday in many national forests around the state.

Wind farm project could be close to approval

A proposed wind energy project northwest of Kingman, Ariz. is one step closer to reality. BP Wind Energy wants to build nearly 300 wind turbines on about 50,000 acres of federal land in Mohave County, mostly controlled by the Bureau of Land Management.

Bipartisan group in the U.S. House agrees on immigration reform proposal

A bipartisan immigration reform proposal is making its way through the U.S. Senate, and now a House group is on the verge of unveiling its own package.

Homebuilding improving in Arizona, slowly

An economic forecast is out for Arizona, and it looks hazy.

ADOT weighs construction options ahead of millions in cuts

The State Transportation Board will soon be choosing from three options for its latest five-year construction program, but each plan means difficult choices.

Saturday's Powerball could be the largest jackpot ever

More than half a billion dollars, that is what the next Powerball jackpot is predicted to be Saturday night. There is a chance it could end up as the largest Powerball jackpot ever.

Arizonans smoking less at home, in cars, than national average

Arizona does better than the national average in terms of residents who report smoke-free homes and vehicles.

Arizona gets mixed economic forecast

Arizona’s economy is still recovering, but slower than expected.

High-tech hotel thieves sought by police

Phoenix police are asking for help in finding two suspects involved in a string of "high-tech" hotel burglaries.

Hell Canyon Bridge repairs this weekend

The Arizona Department of Transportation begins work Sunday morning on the final repairs to Hell Canyon Bridge, on State Route 89, between Prescott and Ash Fork.

Arizona to participate in safety belt enforcement campaign

Law enforcement agencies around the state will be enforcing seatbelt usage next week. They want to make sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts and that parents are using child safety seats.

Brewer looking for more support on Medicaid expansion

In January, Republican Governor Jan Brewer surprised many by supporting the expansion of Medicaid in Arizona known as AHCCCS. Four months later, she is still drumming up support for the plan, but some legislators and voters are not sold on the idea.

Phoenix City Council approves outsourcing for municipal golf courses

The Phoenix City Council has approved a plan to outsource food and beverage operations and maintenance at five of the city owned municipal golf courses.

Senate panel approves changes to elections system

Changes could be coming to several areas of election law in Arizona.

Jon Talton talks about Phoenix v. Seattle and his latest Phoenix-based mystery

Phoenix native Jon Talton was an Arizona Republic columnist for seven years. He has since moved to the Pacific Northwest, where he writes for The Seattle Times and blogs often about Phoenix at RogueColumnist.com.

The Phoenix Coyotes' ownership unrest continues

The latest proposed owner of the Phoenix Coyotes was quickly rejected by the National Hockey League, leaving the organization with another uncertain offseason.