Driving less can reduce ozone pollution

It’s that time of year when increased temperatures create the potential for a type of air pollution you can’t see or smell. 

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Arizona job market: Patience and persistence

The state will release February’s unemployment numbers later this morning. Arizona’s jobless rate in January stood at 8.7 percent; that’s lower than both the month before, and January of last year.

Exhibit at Arizona Science Center brings van Gogh to life

An exhibit at the Arizona Science center brings the paintings and writing of Vincent van Gogh to life through video screens, music and animation.

Board of Regents selection causes some controversy

Governor Jan Brewer made two of her selections for the Board of Regents public last week. Two experts explain the role of the board and the outrage caused by one of Brewer’s selections.

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.

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.

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.

Groups share positions with U.S. Supreme Court in advance of SB 1070 case

Business organizations have filed a brief with the US Supreme Court in opposition to Arizona’s immigration law, SB 1070.

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