Is college an imperative?

In his State of the Union address, President Obama said higher education "is an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford." Do you share the president's views on the importance of a college education? What does "affordable" mean to you? What does a college education mean to you?

Peoria cop demoted over Facebook posting

A Peoria Police Officer will face punishment over an internet posting that some argued threatened the president. 

Arizonans react to 2012 presidential candidates

Throughout this primary season, we’ve been reaching out to you to learn your thoughts on the Republican candidates and our incumbent president. Here are some of the responses you shared with us.

Boost in federal Alzheimer's funding would trickle to AZ

President Obama’s latest budget proposal asks Congress to fund $80 million for Alzheimer’s research. If it’s approved, the money would likely trickle down to researchers in Arizona.

Obama's refinancing plan sounds good, but will it work?

President Obama is putting more pressure on Congress to consider his home-mortgage refinancing proposal. In Arizona, housing experts are mixed on whether it would actually work.

Read the text of Gov. Brewer's letter to President Obama

After initially saying it was a private letter and would not be shared with the public, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's office released a copy of the letter she wrote to President Barack Obama. The release late Thursday afternoon fulfilled widespread requests to read the letter, which many argued was a matter of public record.

Obama praises Intel's massive investment

President Obama stood in front of one of the largest construction cranes in the world Wednesday and praised the high-tech manufacturer Intel for creating new jobs. As KJZZ’s Peter O’Dowd reports, the president was in Arizona on a national tour promoting his vision for the economy.

Congressman David Schweikert talks politics

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) gives his opinion on the State of the Union address and redistricting in Arizona.

Obama's visit may signify a shift in Arizona politics

After Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, President Obama heads west to five states that will be key to his re-election next year.

With Eye on Arizona, Obama to Visit Phoenix

President Obama will be in Phoenix next week. His re-election campaign is focusing on Arizona, but pollsters are skeptical he’ll be able to win the state.

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