New solar energy plant will serve Yuma

A new solar plant planned in southwestern Arizona will be the first on state trust land since the Arizona State Land Department began identifying sites for solar development last year.

Phoenix was last month's highest-performing housing market

Home values across the country dropped a bit last month, but here in metro Phoenix there is good news according to a report out today. 

New commercial terminal planned for Grand Canyon Airport

Tourists from across the country may have easier access to the Grand Canyon in the next several years. 

Young Americans are driving less, using public transit more

Young people are driving less now than they were just a few years ago. The cost of gasoline and social media are two of the factors according to a study released today.

AZ tuition rates stay mainly flat

The Arizona Board of Regents has voted to keep tuition flat for many in-state undergrads at state universities. This is the first time since 1992 those students haven’t faced a tuition increase. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Scam warning issued over bogus US Airways emails

An email scam prompted US Airways to issue an alert today. The Tempe-based airline is warning people to look out for fraudulent emails supposedly send by the company. 

Federal insurance plan sees large number of Arizona enrollees

An increasing number of Arizonans have enrolled in a federal health care plan even as the US Supreme Court determines its fate.

Autism diagnosis on the rise

A recent survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows autism diagnosis has risen by 80 percent in the past year. Two experts discuss diagnosing on the autism spectrum, therapies to improve quality of life, and answer listener questions.

Tucson representative Dan Patterson remains in office

Majority Republicans in the Arizona House agreed to speed up an ethics case against Representative Dan Patterson, House minority leader Chad Campbell talks about the case and delay in expelling Patterson.

Horne: Complaint not based on direct evidence

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne says the employee who alleged campaign finance violations against him did so without any direct evidence. Horne defended himself again Wednesday against the complaint filed with the Secretary of State’s office. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Federal insurance plan sees large number of Arizona enrollees

An increasing number of Arizonans have enrolled in a federal health care plan even as the U-S Supreme Court determines its fate.  Since January, almost 500 people have been accepted into the s

Compromise for Clean Elections

On April 3, the Arizona State Senate approved a compromise that will keep the Clean Elections system alive. Todd Lang, executive director of the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, talks about the future of Clean Elections.

Diamondbacks opening day April 6

Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall previews the upcoming baseball season.

ASU reveals designs for Sun Devil Stadium renovations

Arizona State University unveiled designs Wednesday for a long-awaited renovation of Sun Devil Stadium, the historic home of ASU football.

AZ Senate approves Clean Elections compromise, sends to House

A compromise plan that would keep the state’s system of publicly-funded political campaigns in place, but with some changes, is headed to the Arizona House. The state senate approved the plan Tuesday. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

AZ Senate aproves restrictions for young drivers

The Arizona Senate has voted to ban some new drivers from using cell phones or other communication devices behind the wheel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

AZ solitary prison cells called 'inhuman'

Amnesty International is calling for changes in how Arizona prisons use solitary confinement.  It comes as the group releases a report criticizing what it calls cruel treatment that violates b

AZ House to speed up ethics case against Patterson

The Arizona House has voted to speed up its ethics committee process, to deal with a complaint filed against Tucson Democrat Daniel Patterson.

Brewers baseball expected to stay in Maryvale until 2023

Spring training baseball could continue in Maryvale for another decade.

Groups target the Latino vote through environmental issues

Outreach efforts to potential Latino voters now include a non-traditional theme, concern about the environment.


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