Study shows immigrant-owned small businesses boosting economy

Nearly one in six small business owners in the United States these days are immigrants. That’s according to a new study that shows small businesses owned by immigrants are impacting communities and the economy now more than ever.

California's narrowly rejected tobacco tax mirrors Arizona's

Voters in California have narrowly rejected an additional tax on cigarettes.

Arizona 6th in U.S in education money coming from feds

Arizona gets more money for public schools from the federal government than all but six states. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Gas prices falling in Arizona

For the 11th week in a row, gas prices continue to fall in Arizona. And experts predict the price will keep on dropping. 

Classics

  With Muddy Waters and Bo Diddly, Chess Records is best known for blues and Rock n Roll.  Their jazz output will surprise you when you hear Ahmad Jamal's "Poinciana", The Jazztet's "Killer Joe", Etta James' "At Last",  and more classics  recorded on Chess Records' jazz label.  Don't miss the history of Chess Jazz tonight on the 9 o'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

U.S. Department of Justice sues twin polygamist towns in Arizona, Utah

The U.S. Justice Department is suing towns in Arizona and Utah said to be controlled by a fundamentalist Mormon sect. 

Arizona state workers union: Members not likely to take retention stipend

The state’s workforce could look a little different this fall. Arizona lawmakers this year approved one of Governor Jan Brewer’s top priorities – personnel reform.

Ron Barber to hold first event at a Tucson Safeway

Newly elected Representative Ron Barber will hold his first "Congress on the Corner" event this weekend in Tucson. Barber was sworn in this week, replacing former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded at a similar event lat year. 

Arizona ranks 49th in spending per student

Arizona spent the third least amount of money per student in 2010, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. But, the state’s public schools chief says Arizona has one of the most cost-effective education systems in the country.

County supervisors refuse donations for Arpaio's "birther" investigation

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has refused private money to pay for an investigation into President Obama's citizenship. 


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