Pima County Board opposes natural gas pipeline

The Pima County Board of Supervisors officially opposes a planned natural gas pipeline.

Phoenix pension reform sails through

Phoenix voters have overwhelmingly supported a proposal to reform the city's pension system.  

Air Force, other branches suspend tuition assistance

The Air Force is joining other military branches in suspending tuition assistance that thousands of active-duty service members rely on to pay for college classes.

Marking 50 years since the arrest of Ernesto Miranda

Today marks 50 years since the arrest of Ernesto Miranda, the Mesa man whose name became synonymous with the rights of criminal suspects.

Telemedicine bill advancing in legislature

A measure that would require health insurers to cover certain services provided by telemedicine won the approval of a state house committee Tuesday.

14 apply to replace Wilson on Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

Fourteen people have applied to replace Maricopa County Supervisor Max Wilson. He resigned due to health concerns.

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In the United States, more people say they vote in elections than actually do. One way to prove it is some physical evidence of visiting a polling place. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, perhaps the most common piece of proof is provided to Valley voters with help from a sponsor. 

Arizona legislature receives low marks for online access

A national pro-transparency group says the Arizona Legislature is not doing enough to share information with the public.

Chinese solar company bails out of Arizona

The Chinese solar company Suntech announced today its factory in Goodyear will shut down next month.

Mexican president proposes telecom reform

Mexico’s President has proposed major telecommunications reforms that are supported by the nation’s three major political parties.

Department of Agriculture targets citrus-killing insect

Agriculture officials are trying to prevent an insect-borne disease from wiping out citrus in western Arizona.

Crossing Antarctica with Borge Ousland

Wondering what it might be like to travel across Antarctica by yourself? National Geographic Explorer Borge Ousland has done it.

Advocates pleased with Governor Brewer's $2 million budget proposal for State Parks

Governor Jan Brewer’s budget proposal includes $2 million dollars in restored funding for Arizona State Parks, but some advocates hope lawmakers don’t use the money for other programs.

Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund hits $4 billion in assests

The state fund that holds and invests money from the sale of Arizona trust land has topped $4 billion for the first time ever.

Debate continues over $2 student fee

The Arizona Board of Regents is fighting back against a lawsuit filed over the collection of student fees.

Senate committee looks to restrict eligibility for jobless benefits

A state Senate Committee will again this week attempt to vote on a bill putting more responsibility on people filing for jobless benefits.

Airport restaurant fire causes scare

A small restaurant fire in Sky Harbor's Terminal Four Sunday forced the evacuation of about 50 people from the food court area.

Voting continues in Phoenix on 3 issues

Voting continues Monday in Phoenix, ahead of the official Election Day tomorrow.

Arizona National Guard Faces Sequester Cuts

The Arizona National Guard faces some deep spending cuts under the sequestration effort to limit the size of the federal budget.

Arizona ranks 6th in nation for clean energy job creation

A new report says Arizona ranks sixth in the nation for creating jobs related to clean energy and transportation.  


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