Arizona preservationists list most endangered historic places

A group of Arizona preservationists has unveiled its list of most endangered historic places in Arizona.

Reaching the Digital Generation: an Arizona SciTech Festival Discussion, March 7 2013

Drought-affected businesses may qualify for federal loans

Some southwestern businesses affected by the ongoing drought may be eligible for federal loans.

Arizona business leaders pushing for new education standards

Business leaders in Arizona are strongly backing the state’s transition to the Common Core standards – a multi-state effort in math and English that supporters say will teach students to think, rather than memorize facts.

Arizona lawmakers considering sales tax simplification plan

Governor Jan Brewer has made simplifying the state’s sales tax system a top priority for this legislative session.

Qualifications for service animals to be restricted

State lawmakers are moving to narrow the list of animals people can legally claim they need for assistance, and bring wherever they go.

Abuse of fireworks could mean petty offense

The punishment for the abuse of Arizona's fireworks laws would be reduced, under a bill approved by the state House. 

Bill seeking to restrict school isolation rooms wins preliminary approval

The Arizona House has taken the first steps toward restricting the use of isolation rooms, in public schools. 

Common Core standards coming to Arizona schools

Arizona high school graduation rates have inched up in the past few years, though federal data show the state still ranks right near the national average.

Arizona lawmakers to take up school safety measures

State lawmakers this week will take up two proposals dealing with school safety.

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