Reactions to a S.A.N.E. proposal for immigration reform

The Real Arizona Coalition has presented a broad range of ideas for federal immigration reform. The bipartisan group is calling the foundation of its approach S.A.N.E.

W.P. Carey School announces new leader

Arizona State University’s business school has named its new dean. 

ASU President Michael Crow

Arizona State University President Michael Crow came to the desert ten years ago.

Hospital tax approved in Phoenix

Phoenix hospitals will pay a new tax, under an ordinance approved Tuesday by the Phoenix City Council in a 6-3 vote. Supporters say it will bring in $200 million in federal money to help hospitals care for people without insurance.

Appeals court says Open Meeting Law applies to Redistricting Commission

The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that the body responsible for drawing legislative and congressional district maps has to follow the state’s open meeting laws, but that prosecutors cannot restart an investigation into whether that happened. 

SCOTUS won't hear Arizona partner benefits case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its last orders of the year on Monday. As KJZZ’s Al Macias reports, Arizona’s attempt to block the state from cutting off benefits to partners of gay state employees will not be considered.  

Pinal County Sheriff's Office finds abandoned SUV full of ammo

Law enforcement in Pinal County recovered thousands of rounds of ammunition in an abandoned SUV this weekend. 

Alleged government office bomber indicted

The Iraqi man charged with setting off a homemade bomb outside a Social Security office in Casa Grande has been indicted. 

Arizona dentists providing free care Friday, Saturday

Arizonans in need of dental care can get it, for free, Friday and Saturday, at the first Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy.

Master-planned communities must create legacy of innovation

Thursday, we reported on a new master-planned community on the site of the former General Motors proving grounds in Mesa. The development could eventually include 15,000 houses, along with parks, shopping areas, and office towers. In the second of two parts, we look at how planned living has shaped the Valley, and if it can remain relevant. 

First Arizona medical marijuana dispensary opens

The first Arizona marijuana medical dispensary opened its door Thursday in Glendale. It legally began distributing marijuana to the dozens of people who waited in line for hours to have their prescriptions filled.

State's first medical marijuana dispensary will open

Arizona’s first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open Thursday morning in Glendale.

East Mesa development plans back on track

After one of the worst recessions in history, it appears that development in Mesa is back on track.

Economists see job, population growth for Arizona in 2013

Arizona economists say a number of factors point to the state recovering fully from the recession in as little as three years.

Avondale mayor takes over presidency of National Cities Group

Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers is the new President of the National League of Cities.

Arizona lawmakers to consider changes to election system

The Arizona legislature will be looking at proposed changes to the state's election system when their session starts in January.

A Phoestivus for the rest of us!

An event in downtown Phoenix aims to spread some holiday cheer. Gather 'round the aluminum pole for the story of Festivus -- well, make that Phoestivus. 

Tracking and preventing concussions suffered by young athletes

There are around 90,000 high school athletes in Arizona, and a program set to be launched early next year aims to track how many of them suffer concussions. 

Study finds teachers in Arizona have slightly less than average absentee rate

A recent report from the Center for American Progress finds the teacher absenteeism rate in Arizona is slightly below the national average. The report measures the percentage of teachers who were absent for 10 days or more during the 2009-2010 school year. 

Flu season hitting earlier this year

Texas is one of five states that's seen an increase in suspected flu cases so far this year.


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