New strategies in fire fighting

Earlier this week a Rand Corporation report claimed there are more effective means of fighting fires, and its lead author explains how.

The Valley’s wet monsoon season

An expert talks about the unpredictability of Arizona’s monsoon season, and explains why this year’s monsoon season is wetter than last year’s.

Arizona's emerging Latino voter

According to a report released by the Morrison Institute at ASU, Arizona will see a voting shift in coming years due to the coming-of-age Latino population. The two researchers who wrote the report explain why.

The early voter’s effect on campaigns

Two experts discuss the effect early mail-in voting has on running campaigns and getting more citizens to vote.

Latino protesters march against racial profiling

Hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Phoenix on Sunday against Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070.

Phoenix light rail extension approved

The Maricopa Association of Governments has approved an estimated one billion dollar plan to extend the light rail farther west into Phoenix -- but they won’t be breaking ground just yet.

Congressional District 9 Democratic candidates

Barry Dill, Democratic strategist for First Strategic in Phoenix, talks about the political paths of the three Democratic hopefuls in the race for the hotly contested Congressional District 9. Plus information on the political forum being held Wednesday night by KJZZ.

Home prices are on the rise in the Valley

According to a report from Zillow the Arizona real estate market may be on the slow road to recovery, but two experts say don’t get too excited yet.

Arizona’s medical marijuana program makes progress

Arizona Department of Health Services director Will Humble explains how conditions become eligible to be treated by medical marijuana and gives a rough timeline for the opening of dispensaries.

Maricopa Association of Governments welcomes new chair

Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers talks about being appointed chair of MAG and their plans for regional growth.

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