Gov. Jan Brewer: Budget will fund Common Core transition

Governor Jan Brewer says her budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include money to help implement the new Common Core standards in K-12 education.

Arizona shelters ready for cold weather

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch from Saturday morning through Tuesday morning for Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Arizona Democrats propose gun control, school safety measures

Arizona Senate Democrats are expected to release details of their proposals to reduce gun violence in the state on Thursday afternoon.

Fiesta Bowl, NHL lockout each impact Glendale businesses

Glendale was the center of the football world this week, with the Fiesta Bowl. But the end of NFL games for the season in the city, and the lack of an NHL season so far are also affecting Glendale businesses.

Arizona hospitals get creative to make up for uncompensated care

Less than a month after Phoenix approved a plan to tax its hospitals, another Arizona city is looking to do the same thing.

Arizona to consider Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer’s decision in November to forego setting up a state-based health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act set up another health care decision expected as soon as this month.

Phoenix nurse to ride in Tournament of Roses Parade

A float in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade will have a Phoenix connection.

Tonto National Forest to look at sustainability of recreation sites

Officials with the Tonto National Forest will be holding public meetings over the next two months. They want to get input on possible changes to the forest’s 215 developed recreation sites.

Arizona transportation officials to review Phoenix-Tucson rail comments

The public comment period for a proposed rail line between Phoenix and Tucson ended last week.

Arizona agency warns airport scales not always accurate

Holiday travel is picking up, and one state agency is warning airline passengers to watch out when they weigh their bags.

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