Arizona population growth among highest in the country over last year

Arizona’s population was one of the fastest growing in the country over the last year, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Arizona dentists providing free care Friday, Saturday

Arizonans in need of dental care can get it, for free, Friday and Saturday, at the first Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy.

Arizona lawmakers to consider changes to election system

The Arizona legislature will be looking at proposed changes to the state's election system when their session starts in January.

Avondale mayor takes over presidency of National Cities Group

Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers is the new President of the National League of Cities.

Election canvas to be signed today

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett will sign the election canvas this morning at the state capitol museum in Phoenix.

Rural hospitals looking for answers on health care exchange

Many hospitals are disappointed in Governor Jan Brewer’s decision to not set up a state health care exchange, and rather have Arizona use the federal one.

Two Arizona counties may have found the future of Election Day

As election workers continue counting ballots, officials in two Arizona counties are touting what they say is a better way to run Election Day.

Arizona gas prices continue falling

Filling up your gas tank is a bit cheaper again this week.

Director of Arizona Department of Veterans' Services: Jobs are biggest concern

Veterans’ Day is Sunday, and events are planned throughout the state to honor the estimated 600,000 military veterans living in Arizona.

Purcell: Spanish-language ad campaign mitigated potential confusion

Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell says she’s confident the advertising campaign her office undertook leading up to Election Day mitigated any issues caused by a pair of mistakes.

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