Arizona dentists providing free care Friday, Saturday

Arizonans in need of dental care can get it, for free, Friday and Saturday, at the first Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy.

Master-planned communities must create legacy of innovation

Thursday, we reported on a new master-planned community on the site of the former General Motors proving grounds in Mesa. The development could eventually include 15,000 houses, along with parks, shopping areas, and office towers. In the second of two parts, we look at how planned living has shaped the Valley, and if it can remain relevant. 

First Arizona medical marijuana dispensary opens

The first Arizona marijuana medical dispensary opened its door Thursday in Glendale. It legally began distributing marijuana to the dozens of people who waited in line for hours to have their prescriptions filled.

State's first medical marijuana dispensary will open

Arizona’s first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open Thursday morning in Glendale.

East Mesa development plans back on track

After one of the worst recessions in history, it appears that development in Mesa is back on track.

Economists see job, population growth for Arizona in 2013

Arizona economists say a number of factors point to the state recovering fully from the recession in as little as three years.

Avondale mayor takes over presidency of National Cities Group

Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers is the new President of the National League of Cities.

Arizona lawmakers to consider changes to election system

The Arizona legislature will be looking at proposed changes to the state's election system when their session starts in January.

A Phoestivus for the rest of us!

An event in downtown Phoenix aims to spread some holiday cheer. Gather 'round the aluminum pole for the story of Festivus -- well, make that Phoestivus. 

Tracking and preventing concussions suffered by young athletes

There are around 90,000 high school athletes in Arizona, and a program set to be launched early next year aims to track how many of them suffer concussions. 

Study finds teachers in Arizona have slightly less than average absentee rate

A recent report from the Center for American Progress finds the teacher absenteeism rate in Arizona is slightly below the national average. The report measures the percentage of teachers who were absent for 10 days or more during the 2009-2010 school year. 

Flu season hitting earlier this year

Texas is one of five states that's seen an increase in suspected flu cases so far this year.

State Bar of Arizona investigating attorney general

The State Bar of Arizona is investigating Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne. The investigation stems from alleged campaign finance violations and an alleged hit and run accident.

New report says housing prices, supply on the rise in Phoenix area

A new report from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business finds that home prices in the Phoenix metro area are climbing. The median price of a single-family home in October was about $7,000 higher than the previous four months, and 34 percent higher than the same month last year. 

Election canvas to be signed today

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett will sign the election canvas this morning at the state capitol museum in Phoenix.

Private colleges eye Phoenix suburbs

Starting next year, Phoenix suburbs will be flush with something they’ve never had much of before: private non-profit colleges. Eight new schools are gearing up for satellite campuses in Peoria and Mesa.

Stalled land exchange forces copper mine layoffs

Four hundred Arizona copper workers will be losing their jobs in the next few months. Uncertainty over a land exchange that has been stalled in Congress, is forcing the layoffs, according to the mine owners.

Rural hospitals looking for answers on health care exchange

Many hospitals are disappointed in Governor Jan Brewer’s decision to not set up a state health care exchange, and rather have Arizona use the federal one.

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear suit on domestic partner benefits for Arizona state workers

The Supreme Court Justices have not said if they will take the Arizona case or other cases dealing with gay rights. The next day a decision could come is Monday.

State will take part in federal health care exchange

Governor Jan Brewer told the Obama administration Wednesday she’s not interested in setting-up a state run health exchange, one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. 


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