The Peoria Police Department met with area contractors this week to talk about ways to help them avoid becoming victims of theft.

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns has released a proposal to simplify the state sales tax system.

The debate over simplifying the state’s sales tax system could shift from the State House to the Senate this week.

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.

Builder confidence in the national market for newly built, single-family homes was virtually unchanged in February.

Builders in the U.S. started construction on apartments and single-family homes in September at the fastest pace since July 2008.

According to an analysis released Thursday, Phoenix ranks third in the country in number of construction jobs added over the last year.

Low interest rates and a shrinking supply of foreclosed homes are driving buyers back into the new home market. 

Arizona’s unemployment in May was flat, staying at 8.2 percent. The private sector added more jobs than normal last month, while the public sector lost more than usual. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

The Valley’s housing market is starting to pick back up. But some experts say one part of that market is poised for a big comeback in the next few years, especially in parts of Phoenix and the East Valley. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.