Comprehensive immigration reform's potential impact on politics and the economy

Judy Gans, Manager of the Immigration Policy Program at the University of Arizona's Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, and Rudy Espino, Associate Professor of Political Science at ASU, discuss the Gang of Eight Senators' proposed ideas for comprehensive immigration reform.

How big a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. portfolio?

As the U.S. need for electricity expands, how large a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. energy portfolio?

Phoenix as a walkable city

In his book, Walkable City, Jeff Speck argues that 'walkable' cities are good for our health, environment and economy.

Living in hot places

In his new book, Heat: Adventures in the World’s Fiery Places, Bill Streever writes about how heat has affected humans and the world.

Legendary television anchor Bill Close dies at 91

Legendary Phoenix television news anchor Bill Close has died at the age of 91.

Gang of Eight calls for immigration reform

Six years after a promising, bipartisan push to reform U.S. immigration policy was upended in Congress, a so-called Gang of Eight Senators officially revived the effort today.

Mexico election funding

Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute has confirmed that the country's new president's party spent more than $5 million through electronic cash cards during last year's presidential campaign.

Reactions to Governor Jan Brewer's proposed budget

Governor Jan Brewer's Budget Director John Arnold explains how the administration decided on its spending priorities in the $8.9 billion package.

Arizona's flu season and requiring vaccination

Shoana Anderson of the Arizona Department of Health Services explains how the state's flu season compares with the rest of the country. James Hodge of Arizona State University's O'Connor College of Law considers the ethics of requiring workers to be vaccinated and sending them home if they're ill.

Remembering Jack Ross and Acquanetta

Phoenix car dealer Jack Ross and his wife Acquanetta were well-known for their ubiquitous television commercials and their commitment to Valley health and culture.

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