Former Intel CEO Barrett: Arizona education system has a lot of room for improvement

Intel’s former CEO, Craig Barrett, is not shy about speaking up about education reform, and the role of education and job creation in Arizona.

Clean Elections Commission approves settlement with GOP Corporation Commission candidates

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has approved a proposed settlement with three candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Glendale council to vote on continuing casino lawsuit

The Glendale City Council will vote Tuesday night on whether to continue the city’s legal fight against a proposed casino nearby.

Without matching funds, fewer candidates using Clean Elections

For the first time since Arizona’s Clean Elections system went into effect more than a decade ago, participating candidates this year know if they get outspent by their privately funded opponent, they will not get additional money to make up the difference.

New UA report shows trees damaged by drought

The fact that Arizona’s in a drought is not news. But, that drought’s impact on trees is.

Tempe Police to look for booster seat law violators

The Tempe Police Department will be looking for violators of Arizona’s new booster seat law, starting this Sunday.

Giffords officially launches PAC

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with her husband, Mark Kelly, officially launched her political action committee Tuesday.

CDC: Some Arizona vaccination rates higher than national average for teens

A new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Arizona teen-agers are vaccinated at higher rates than the rest of the country in some cases.

Arizona cities among safest for drivers

Drivers in several Arizona cities are considered among the safest in the country, according to a new report.

The case for Arizona's agricultural future

Arizona continues to face an ongoing drought, but a new paper suggests the state's farming future is important, and can be done more efficiently.

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