Phoenix: Love it or leave it

People move to Phoenix for countless reasons, and they leave the Valley for just as many. Should the 'creative class' keep trying to change Phoenix or leave for a more established place?

Recall effort targets Sheriff Joe Arpaio again

An effort to recall Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is underway. Has the successful recall of former Senate President Russell Pearce set an important precedent?

Arizona and the Voting Rights Act

Attorney General Tom Horne wants Arizona to be freed from some provisions of the Voting Rights Act, which was created during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

The struggle for arts funding in Arizona

Arts companies in the Valley and the state have struggled to find enough financial support--corporate and otherwise--to stay in business.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton came to the studio to talk about Proposition 201, which would reform the city's pension system, and when Phoenix will repeal its food tax.

DuVal runs for Governor

Fred DuVal has jumped in the race on the Democratic side to succeed Governor Jan Brewer.

More funding for Child Protective Services

Arizona's Child Protective Services agency will get emergency funding to hire more caseworkers and other employees, but Department of Economic Security Director Clarence Carter says additional mone

Arizona's first biosciences decade

Recent data show Arizona's first ten years in biosciences have been a boon for the state, with jobs growing in related industries even while the recession pounded other sectors.

Daniel Hernandez' quest to be a role model rather than a hero

Daniel Hernandez, credited by many for saving Gabrielle Giffords' life, talks about Jan. 8, 2011 and how he has adjusted to immediate fame.

Superheroes and American culture

From Superman to Spider-Man to Spawn, American culture has a strong relationship with superheroes.

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