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.

Arizona Memories: An almost native

As we continue to celebrate Arizona's centennial year, we asked you to share some favorite Arizona memories with us. This one comes from Phil Reina. 

Judge dismisses Clean Elections lawsuit

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit, that claimed the Citizens Clean Elections Commission was illegally using public money to influence an election. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Phoenix ranks seventh in new jobs, but employment growth still slow

The number of jobs in the Phoenix area grew by almost 2 percent in 2010. The Valley ranked seventh nationally for large metro areas.

Judicial nominees and Arizona’s judicial emergency

Richmond University law professor Carl Tobias explains the compromise between U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for judicial nominee voting.

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