Why Phoenix is a popular test market

A marketing expert explains why Phoenix is such a popular market when companies and corporations want to try out new products and practices.

Montgomery: Rules regarding gifts for elected officials are too vague

Last December’s investigation into the Fiesta Bowl’s gifts to elected officials led Maricopa Attorney Bill Montgomery to determine laws were too vague to prosecute any of the involved parties.

Reproductive rights the subject of two contested bills

Opponents of proposed reproductive health laws are planning a protest at the state capitol Wednesday. They call the bills some of the harshest and most dangerous in the country.

Snake bites on the rise as weather heats up

Spring’s rising temperatures also signal another season -- rattlesnake season.

Guns on campus bill is dead

A bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on Arizona universities and college campuses is dead.

Kingman case about more than First Amendment

A candidate running for the Mohave County Board of Supervisors will appeal a trespassing conviction for wearing a T-shirt with an expletive.

Who's killing wild burros near Lake Pleasant?

Federal officials are still looking for whoever shot and killed six wild burros near Lake Pleasant. Now the reward has gone up.

Tom Manos named new Maricopa County manager

Maricopa County has a new manager. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Tom Manos to the position.

Groups share positions with U.S. Supreme Court in advance of SB 1070 case

Business organizations have filed a brief with the US Supreme Court in opposition to Arizona’s immigration law, SB 1070.

Worsley gearing up for primary election against Pearce

The Mesa businessman running for Arizona Senate in the new Legislative District 25 against former Senate President Russell Pearce said there are some similarities between himself and the man who be

Arizona prepares for online health exchange

Arizona is one of 26 states challenging the requirement of individuals to purchase health insurance or pay a fine under the federal health reform law. But that isn’t preventing the state from moving forward with a key aspect of the law.

Arizona Memories: An almost native

As we continue to celebrate Arizona's centennial year, we asked you to share some favorite Arizona memories with us. This one comes from Phil Reina. 

Arizona Memories: In love, outdoors

As we continue to celebrate Arizona's centennial, we asked you to share some favorite Arizona memories with us. Jarrod Bruner told us about some of his most important times spent outdoors in Arizona.

Checking in on community service in Homedale

What happens to a neighborhood clean-up project once the volunteers are gone? Paul Atkinson went to southwest Phoenix to find out.

Deal would change Clean Elections

There’s a deal in the works at the state capitol that would make changes to the state’s system of publicly funded political campaigns, in exchange for not asking voters to essentially gut it. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Arizona's Asian population nearly doubles in last decade

The Asian population in the United States grew at a faster rate than any other group over the last decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Budget surplus projected for City of Phoenix

Good news for the City of Phoenix, after years of budget cuts and belt tightening, the city is projecting a surplus for next year.

Judge dismisses Clean Elections lawsuit

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit, that claimed the Citizens Clean Elections Commission was illegally using public money to influence an election. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Flu cases rising fast in Arizona

Arizona is nearing the end of flu season, but the past few weeks have brought a spike in reported cases.

Obama nominates Pima County judge for U.S. Attorney

President Barack Obama has nominated a Pima County judge to be Arizona’s next U.S. Attorney.


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