Scottsdale advertising on New York City subways

What do New York subway riders and Arizona golf courses have in common? Hopefully a lot, if the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors’ Bureau latest campaign works.

Civil discussion and emotional issues

Recent conflicts over the fiscal cliff and gun control have renewed focus on the importance of civil discussion in the wake of disagreements.

Released Mexican gray wolf doing well in the wild

A male Mexican gray wolf recently released in Arizona's Apache Sitgreaves National Forest is doing well.

Death row inmate Richard Glassel dies

An Arizona death row inmate has died, reportedly of natural causes. 

Jerry Lewis on the importance of cooperation

Former State Senator Jerry Lewis, best known for defeating then-Senate President Russell Pearce in the 2011 recall election, says Arizona lawmakers need to look past party affiliation and work to d

Will Republicans and Democrats work together during the 2013 legislative session?

Democratic State Senator Steve Farley and Republican State Senator Rich Crandall talk about the importance of leadership at the state legislature and the need to find common ground to meet some of

How hard will the recent freeze hit Arizona's citrus growers?

Since Saturday morning, the Valley has had five straight days with either a freeze watch or a freeze warning--a nearly-unprecedented run of frigid conditions. Dr.

Phoenix Coyotes are back on the ice

The National Hockey League's lockout is over, and the Phoenix Coyotes start the 2013 season on Saturday night in Dallas.

Impact of pro sports labor disputes

Maury Brown, President of the Business of Sports Networks, explains how labor disputes in professional sports are often perceived differently from lockouts and strikes in other industries.

Arizona business leaders promote Common Core standards

Arizona business leaders told members of the state House of Representatives Wednesday that the new Common Core standards for K-12 schools will help companies fill available jobs.

Report: AZ transportation safety laws lag

A new report says Arizona is lagging behind most states when it comes to vehicle-safety laws. 

Art gallery to help conserve Arizona's forests

The Arizona Nature Conservancy has developed a new approach to restoring the state’s forests – an art gallery. The conservancy wants to start cutting trees effectively, and get the public involved in restoration.

Arizona Appeals Court: State must fund education inflation

The Arizona Court of Appeals says state lawmakers erred in not fully increasing funding for public schools, based on inflation.

Evangelicals push for immigration reform

Some national evangelical leaders have announced a new effort to persuade conservative Christians and lawmakers they should support federal immigration reform.

Brewer outlines priorities for new legislative session

Governor Jan Brewer wants to expand medicaid, protect Arizona children, and make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes. The Governor outlined those and other priorities in her 2013 State of the State Address.

Phoenix braces for another night of freezing cold

Cold has descended on an area of the country that's known for it's near-perfect weather this time of year. For days now, Southern California and Arizona have suffered through nights of sub-freezing temperatures.

Freezing temps cause price of lettuce to soar

Prices for winter lettuce grown in southwestern Arizona are rising because of damage caused by the freezing temperatures.

Take-home pay shrinks as payroll tax cut expires

People who work in Arizona may notice their take-home pay has shrunk a little. That’s because a temporary cut in payroll taxes expired.

Kingman says water system is clean despite complaints

Some residents of northwest Arizona are less than happy about their drinking water.

Federal tax filing delays also affect state taxes

The Arizona Department of Revenue is warning tax payers not to file their taxes until February. The delay is due to a federal tax change caused by the fiscal cliff debate from earlier this year.


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