Mesa Mayor on innovation and improving Arizona's economy

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith said Arizona needs to prepare to deepen its fiscal strength when the economy fully recovers. He said the state has relied too much on growth to take it out of economic struggles.

Beatitudes Campus's unique approach to dementia care

The Phoenix-based Beatitudes Campus has a different approach to caring for residents who have advanced dementia. The New Yorker magazine featured its methods in the May 20 issue.

Measuring the appeal and impact of Initial Public Offerings

Arizona has been attracting more attention from Wall Street recently. Last month, two companies based in the state had Initial Public Offerings or IPOs.

Tobin wants to know if legislators support Brewer's Medicaid plan

Closed-door budget talks are continuing at the state capitol, but House Speaker Andy Tobin says progress is slow. Tobin thinks it's time to find out if members support a Medicaid expansion plan Governor Jan Brewer is demanding be part of the budget.

More than 200 personnel fighting wildfire near Nogales

Firefighters continue to battle a suspected human-caused wildfire that has charred more than 3,800 acres in the Coronado National Forest, east of Nogales. 

More Arizonans support women in combat roles

A new poll from Phoenix-based Behavior Research Center shows a change in Arizonan's attitudes about military women serving in ground combat roles. 

Fire restrictions go into place today in Arizona

Many agencies across Arizona are putting fire restrictions in place today.

Arizona abortion law struck down

A federal appeals court has struck down an Arizona law that criminalized performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The case could wind up at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Redistricting commissioner resigns, citing toxic atmosphere

A Democratic member of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission has stepped down. 

Hackers hit Maricopa Community College District

Computer hackers have forced the Maricopa Community College District to shut down its primary website.

Arizona charity sends food and relief supplies to Oklahoma City tornado victims

An Arizona charity is sending bottled water and ready-to-eat meals to tornado victims in Oklahoma. The supplies were requested by officials in Oklahoma City.

Republican congressmen call for further investigation of scandals

Arizona's Republican congressmen are pointing to what they say is a culture of cover-ups by the Obama administration, including scandals involving the IRS and the Associated Press.

Officers arrest two at border on smuggling charges

A Mexican national has been arrested by Customs and Border Protection officers at Nogales, on drug smuggling charges.

Maricopa Community College District Governing Board to vote on property tax levy

The governing board of the Maricopa County Community College District will vote Tuesday evening on whether to raise the property tax levy by 2 percent.

Appeals court issues ruling on proposed Tohono O'odham casino

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says there’s still an unresolved question about whether a southern Arizona tribe was rightfully awarded reservation status…for its planned casino site in Glendale.

Public hearing held in Phoenix for South Mountain freeway extension

Valley residents can voice their opinion on the longest running debate over a proposed freeway plan in Arizona.

Local job fair offers 1,000 jobs

A Valley firm is holding the second of an expected six job fairs to take place this year, later this morning.

Fire fighters battle human-caused fire in Coronado National Forest

A wildfire burning east of the Nogales Airport, has blackened 800 acres.

Effort launched to reduce vehicle traffic in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon

Anyone who visits Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon has probably experienced heavy traffic and a lack of parking in the area, but some government agencies are researching mass transit alternatives for the area.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Lisa and Tom Hamilton

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.


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