Why Phoenix is a popular test market

A marketing expert explains why Phoenix is such a popular market when companies and corporations want to try out new products and practices.

Montgomery: Rules regarding gifts for elected officials are too vague

Last December’s investigation into the Fiesta Bowl’s gifts to elected officials led Maricopa Attorney Bill Montgomery to determine laws were too vague to prosecute any of the involved parties.

Reproductive rights the subject of two contested bills

Opponents of proposed reproductive health laws are planning a protest at the state capitol Wednesday. They call the bills some of the harshest and most dangerous in the country.

Census Bureau: Maricopa County is popular county to move into and out of

People moving out of Maricopa County between 2005 and ‘09 were more geographically spread out than people leaving any other American county. The same was also true of people moving into Maricopa County during that time. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Snake bites on the rise as weather heats up

Spring’s rising temperatures also signal another season -- rattlesnake season.

Guns on campus bill is dead

A bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on Arizona universities and college campuses is dead.

Kingman case about more than First Amendment

A candidate running for the Mohave County Board of Supervisors will appeal a trespassing conviction for wearing a T-shirt with an expletive.

Who's killing wild burros near Lake Pleasant?

Federal officials are still looking for whoever shot and killed six wild burros near Lake Pleasant. Now the reward has gone up.

Tom Manos named new Maricopa County manager

Maricopa County has a new manager. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Tom Manos to the position.

Arizona prepares for online health exchange

Arizona is one of 26 states challenging the requirement of individuals to purchase health insurance or pay a fine under the federal health reform law. But that isn’t preventing the state from moving forward with a key aspect of the law.

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