Census error forces Yuma budget cut

A mistake in the 2010 U.S. Census is forcing Yuma officials to alter their proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

Lawyers argue some Loughner files should remain secret

Federal prosecutors want some of the files on the 2011 Tucson shooting to stay sealed.

Pac-12 conference tries to limit football-related head injuries

The Pac-12 conference, which includes Arizona State and the University of Arizona, says it will be implementing new rules for football practices in an effort to cut down on injuries.

Number of motorcycle deaths in Arizona continues to increase

The number of people dying in motorcycle crashes continues to go up in Arizona, according to the state’s annual statistics on roadway fatalities that came out Monday.

Secretary of State Ken Bennett to testify in D.C.

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett will be in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning to testify before a Congressional committee.

Interior Secretary Jewell announces renewable energy projects

A new large-scale renewable energy project is coming to Arizona. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced Monday details of the Quartzsite Solar Project, and two other solar plants in Nevada.

Arizonans have new tool to compare hospital cost, performance

The state health department wants to make it easier to compare health care at hospitals around Arizona

StoryCorps Phoenix: Celeste and Peggy Plumlee

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Midwives talk change

Arizona midwives searching for middle ground over changes to their profession will attend a public meeting at the Department of Health Services in Phoenix Monday afternoon. This continues what one midwife calls an ongoing conversation over midwifery in the state.

Governor Brewer's Medicaid expansion proposal remains stalled in the Arizona House

The Arizona House continues to work behind closed doors to reach an agreement on Governor Jan Brewer’s proposal to expand Medicaid. The measure has passed in the Senate, but a Republican stalemate over the issue has forced the session into overtime.

Conference to focus on education of American Indian children

Northern Arizona University’s College of Education is hosting a conference starting today that aims to improve the education, and lives of American Indian children.

Proposition 100 sales tax expires Friday

Arizona’s temporary sales tax increase expires Friday.

Navajo Nation put on notice for not spending enough on housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says the Navajo Nation has failed to spend nearly $150 million in housing grant money for fiscal year 2012. Since 2000, the Navajo Nation have almost consistently failed to spend HUD grant money.

Homicide possible for five bodies found in Arizona desert

The bodies of five people were found Tuesday morning in the southern Arizona desert and are now being investigated as possible homicides.

Arpaio recall effort fails to collect needed signatures

Opponents of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio have failed in their bid to recall him.

Bill Montgomery responds to racial profiling ruling

The top prosecutor in Maricopa County claims the recent finding by a federal judge that the county sheriff's office engaged in racial profiling against Latinos won't impact his office's activities.

Maricopa County plans as recall deadline looms

The deadline to turn in the signatures needed to recall Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is still a few hours away.

Arizona Supreme Court rules in blood draw case

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed a lower court decision, in a case involving the rules about drawing blood from juveniles.

Lawmakers to again argue against voter mandate

The Arizona Supreme Court says it will give lawmakers another chance to argue they do not have to obey a voter mandate to increase funding for public schools.

American Airlines posts $105 million net loss in April

American Airlines parent company, AMR Corp. reported a net loss of $105 million for April.


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