Glendale sales tax issue will be on the ballot

Glendale residents will get a chance vote on a sales tax initiative in November.

Judge: Arizona can enforce "show your papers" provision of SB 1070

A key part of Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, will soon take effect.

What's next for the Phoenix Coyotes ownership situation?

The Phoenix Coyotes ownership situation has been a stress-inducer for local hockey fans, the National Hockey League, and Glendale residents and elected officials.

Maricopa County Attorney opposes open primary initiative

The proposed Open Government/Open Elections initiative has been in court a lot lately.

The impact of NAFTA on Arizona

This year marks the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. It was intended to remove barriers to trade and provide an overall economic boom.

Hopi criminal code changed to increase sentences

The Hopi tribe will be one of the first Native American nations to increase criminal sentences under a 2010 law. 

City of Phoenix golf courses face budget deficit

Phoenix’s city golf courses are in a serious financial hole, according to a new study. There are several possible solutions, and the city is looking for the public’s input. 

Sky Harbor janitors ask for respect

Janitors who clean Sky Harbor International Airport gathered Tuesday night to protest their working conditions.

Beef prices up, production down

Ranchers in Arizona -- and across the US -- are cutting back beef production to stay in business. The shrinking cattle market is at its lowest level in 60 years.

Giffords officially launches PAC

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with her husband, Mark Kelly, officially launched her political action committee Tuesday.

Labor Day weekend DUI arrests down from last year

The state office of highway safety has released updated numbers on how many people were stopped for DUI over the Labor Day weekend.

Arizona housing price gains above national average

U.S. home prices increased nearly 4 percent between July 2011 and July 2012, according to a private realty tracking firm. But in Arizona, gains were well above the national average. 

Campaign signs to be removed by Sept. 12

After last week’s primary election there were winners and losers. The winners move on, the rest clean up and state law says they have to do it quickly.

Feds drop criminal probe against Arpaio

The U-S Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other high-ranking county officials.

CDC: Some Arizona vaccination rates higher than national average for teens

A new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Arizona teen-agers are vaccinated at higher rates than the rest of the country in some cases.

Pinal County Sheriff cleared of abuse of power charges

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has been cleared in an investigation into whether he abused his authority. Earlier this year, Sheriff Babeu’s former boyfriend Jose Orozco revealed Babeu is gay and claimed Babeu threatened him with deportation. 

National Republican, Democratic groups targeting three Arizona Congressional districts

The national groups working to elect both Democrats and Republicans to Congress are targeting the same three Arizona districts this fall.

Officials highlight future plans for light rail

The City of Phoenix and Valley Metro celebrated the ongoing expansion of the light rail system Thursday morning by unveiling the markers for a new light rail route.

U.S. Commerce Department promoting cross-border trade

The U.S. Commerce Department has sent a representative to the Southwest to promote cross-border trade with Mexico.

Court rules Phoenix New Times execs can sue Arpaio

A federal appeals court has ruled that two Phoenix newspaper executives can pursue a civil suit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for violating their First Amendment rights and making a false arrest, among other claims. 


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