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Fred DuVal to declare his candidacy for governor

Another person wants to be Arizona’s next governor, but this time it looks like it’s more than a trial balloon. Fred DuVal is expected to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday morning for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell calls for more civil conversation

General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, was in Phoenix on Tuesday to talk about leadership and the importance of civil discussion.

Maricopa Community Colleges to limit hours of some temporary workers and adjunct instructors

About 1,300 temporary workers and part-time instructors with the Maricopa County Community College District have learned their hours will be strictly limited starting in July.

Secretary of State asks to be dropped from Arpaio recall lawsuit

Arizona’s top election official wants out of a suit over an attempt to recall Maricopa County’s top lawman.

Tobin: Medicaid expansion holding back state budget approval

Governor Jan Brewer's proposal to expand Medicaid in Arizona by using federal funds is a major bone of contention for lawmakers attempting to negotiate a new state budget.

Al Melvin plans to form exploratory committee, may run for governor

Arizona Senator Al Melvin said he is seriously considering a run for governor.

New study: time spent in nature can boost creative thinking

A recent study finds spending some 'down time' in the great outdoors can improve your creativity and problem-solving ability.

Raul Grijalva criticizes ‘path to citizenship’ as too long

Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva weighed in on the immigration reform bill, unveiled in the Senate last week, by saying its 'path to citizenship' is too long and the costs of becoming a citizen are too high.

Legislature will consider more funding for Redistricting Commission

An Arizona House committee has given permission for the introduction of a supplemental appropriations bill for the state's redistricting commission.

The VA's newest effort to close veterans' disability claims backlog

The Veterans Affairs department announced a new effort Friday to clear a backlog of veterans waiting for decisions on their applications for disability benefits to help those veterans who’ve been waiting the longest to get benefits sooner.

Phoenix Suns GM Lance Blanks ousted

The Phoenix Suns are looking for a new general manager. The team has let its GM go after the second-worst season in the club’s history.

Pinal County Attorney advises against county workers processing medical marijuana dispensary applications

Pinal County’s top prosecutor wants his county to stop processing permits for medical marijuana dispensaries.

One dead, one in critical condition after weekend vehicle collision

One man is dead, another in critical condition, after a dirt bike hit another vehicle over the weekend in Gilbert.

Boat explodes on Apache Lake

At least one child was hurt when the engine of a boat exploded over the weekend on Apache Lake.

Mark Brnovich may run against Attorney General Tom Horne

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne may be facing a challenger in the Republican Primary next year.

'Operation Justice' targets those with outstanding felony warrants

Law enforcement agencies from across Arizona have been involved in an effort to bring in fugitives with outstanding felony warrants, over the last week.

Gov. Jan Brewer's approval ratings drop to 31 percent

Governor Brewer's job approval ratings have taken a hit.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Cat Hammad, Chandra Hammad and Tamara Heins

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Invasive Quagga mussels discovered at Lake Powell for first time

Arizona Game and Fish officials said 15 Quagga mussels have been found by scuba divers at Lake Powell’s popular Wahweap boat marina.

US Environmental Protection Agency faces lawsuits over new clean air guidelines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing lawsuits, because it missed its own deadline to issue final rules to reduce pollution from coal-fired power plants in Arizona and other states.