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Report: renters are paying more than half of income on housing

A new report said many renters in Arizona are being forced to choose between necessities, like food and paying the rent.

Tribal gaming revenues down for first time in 10 quarters

A new report shows some slight weakening in tribal gaming revenues.

Budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health could have widespread effects

The sequester cuts are having a direct impact on medical research, and that could affect your health.

Arizona consumers feeling more confident about economy

Arizona consumers are apparently feeling more confident about the economy.

High health care costs put strain on seniors

The Great Recession of 2008 took a toll on older Americans.

Proposed budget may cut all funding to Children’s Advocacy Centers in Arizona

Representatives of Children's Advocacy Centers in Arizona and across the country are urging members of Congress not to accept the cuts that are proposed in the administration's 2014 budget.

Budget cuts may shut down Goodyear airport control tower

The major tenant at the Goodyear Airport says shutting down the control tower, under the sequester budget cuts, could force it to go elsewhere to train pilots.

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.

Discussion of sequester cuts continues between state leaders

Governor Jan Brewer was among several state leaders who met Monday with President Barack Obama to go over the pending sequester budget cuts, due to take effect Friday.