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What do Arizonans want?

The Center for the Future of Arizona has released a follow-up to it's 2009 report, called "The Arizona We Want 2.0."

Grandparent stipend bill approved by Arizona Senate committee

Grandparents who take in their grandkids would receive a monthly stipend,

Change could be coming to parking meter rules

A proposal to require cities to randomly inspect their parking meters has cleared its first legislative hurdle.

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.

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.

Broken Border - a new Fronteras series, January 21-28

Death row inmate Richard Glassel dies

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

Arizona business leaders promote Common Core standards

Arizona business leaders told members of the state House of Representatives Wednesday that the new Common Core standards for K-12 schools will help companies fill available jobs.

Arizona Appeals Court: State must fund education inflation

The Arizona Court of Appeals says state lawmakers erred in not fully increasing funding for public schools, based on inflation.

Brewer outlines priorities for new legislative session

Governor Jan Brewer wants to expand medicaid, protect Arizona children, and make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes. The Governor outlined those and other priorities in her 2013 State of the State Address.