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.

Bus strike prompts additional union-related legislation

A recent strike by Phoenix and Tempe bus drivers against their employer, Veolia Transportation, may come back to haunt them. 

Fourth Republican enters District 9 congressional race

There’s another candidate in the new congressional District 9 race.

State legislator: Women should be made to watch an abortion before having one

An Arizona legislator who opposes abortion says a woman should be made to watch an abortion being performed before having one. Republican Rep. Terri Proud of Tucson made the comment in a March 5 email to constituent Adena Lees. 

Saguaro National Park bans sale of drinks in plastic bottles

Saguaro National Park in Tucson has banned the sale of disposable bottled soda or water from vending machines.

AZ Senate approves IRC cash

The state Senate has followed the House’s lead, and approved $700,000 for the Independent Redistricting Commission. The panel says it needs the money to pay its bills. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Phoenix ranks seventh in new jobs, but employment growth still slow

The number of jobs in the Phoenix area grew by almost 2 percent in 2010. The Valley ranked seventh nationally for large metro areas.

Judicial nominees and Arizona’s judicial emergency

Richmond University law professor Carl Tobias explains the compromise between U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for judicial nominee voting.

Russell Pearce seeks office again

Last November Russell Pearce became the first Arizona Legislator to be recalled from office. This week Pearce announced he would run for state Senate again in the newly redrawn District 25.

National Geographic filmmaker speaks at Mesa Arts Center

Documentary filmmaker Michael Davie speaks about dispelling the stereotypes surrounding Africa as part of the National Geographic speaker series at the Mesa Arts Center.

Case load not improving for Arizona's federal judges

Arizona’s federal court system is overloaded. So much so that its chief judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a judicial emergency last year. That allowed for visiting judges to hear cases. But that emergency declaration expired Monday.

Pearce supporters think he'll fare better in a partisan primary

Russell Pearce supporters say that one reason he lost his seat in the state Senate last fall was because the recall election was open to Democratic voters.

Record number of users overload Arizona's 511 system

Many people who tried to use Arizona’s 511 system this past weekend couldn’t get the latest road conditions because the phone number and website were at full capacity.  As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson


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