Arizona universities ask for tuition increases

Students at Arizona’s three public universities would pay three to five percent more in tuition next year, under requests made by the schools.

Advocates tout development along Valley's light rail line, hope for more

More than 14 million people rode the Valley’s light rail system last year. Valley Metro says that was more than a 6.5 percent increase over 2011. And, some advocates are hopeful numbers like those will lead to more housing, shops, restaurants and other development along the 20-mile line.

Analysis shows impact of sales tax simplification unclear

A new analysis shows it’s unclear what kind of impact proposed changes to the state’s sales tax system would have on Arizona, and its cities.

Bill to make workers prove unemployment eligibility advances

A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would change the way workers apply for unemployment. 

Telemedicine bill advancing in legislature

A measure that would require health insurers to cover certain services provided by telemedicine won the approval of a state house committee Tuesday.

Voting continues in Phoenix on 3 issues

Voting continues Monday in Phoenix, ahead of the official Election Day tomorrow.

Rollin' on the river in the West Valley

This weekend marks the 10th annual Tres Rios Nature Festival.

Valley housing prices up sharply in January

New numbers from ASU show an almost unheard of jump in Phoenix-area home prices.

Southeast Valley becoming high-tech hub

General Motors’ announcement this week that it’ll build an IT center in Chandler follows on the heels of other such decisions.

Feds evaluate Palo Verde's emergency plans

More than 400 city, county, state, tribal and federal agencies took part Wednesday in a test of the country’s largest nuclear power plant’s emergency plans.

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