Governor Jan Brewer's budget calls for more money for CPS, Medicaid expansion

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer released her $8.9 billion budget proposal on Friday.

Mesa Grande Cultural Park to open Saturday

Mesa officials will open a new city park Saturday morning. The Mesa Grande Cultural Park includes an earthen mound created by the Hohokam, along with trails and pottery.

Governor Jan Brewer releases budget proposal

Governor Jan Brewer’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes new money for Child Protective Services, Medicaid expansion and implementing new education standards.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center expanding

The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is the latest oncology hospital in the Valley to announce it’s expanding.

Scottsdale advertising on New York City subways

What do New York subway riders and Arizona golf courses have in common? Hopefully a lot, if the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors’ Bureau latest campaign works.

Civil discussion and emotional issues

Recent conflicts over the fiscal cliff and gun control have renewed focus on the importance of civil discussion in the wake of disagreements.

Released Mexican gray wolf doing well in the wild

A male Mexican gray wolf recently released in Arizona's Apache Sitgreaves National Forest is doing well.

Death row inmate Richard Glassel dies

An Arizona death row inmate has died, reportedly of natural causes. 

Jerry Lewis on the importance of cooperation

Former State Senator Jerry Lewis, best known for defeating then-Senate President Russell Pearce in the 2011 recall election, says Arizona lawmakers need to look past party affiliation and work to d

Will Republicans and Democrats work together during the 2013 legislative session?

Democratic State Senator Steve Farley and Republican State Senator Rich Crandall talk about the importance of leadership at the state legislature and the need to find common ground to meet some of


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