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Hispanic population in last 10 years accounts for half of U.S. growth

There are 33.5 million Hispanics in the United States. That is according to a Pew Hispanic Center study released Wednesday.

Outspoken Sen. Rich Crandall on the 2013 legislative session

State Sen. Rich Crandall, one of the early Republican supporters of Medicaid expansion, looks back at the 2013 session.

Glenn Hamer and Dana Naimark give state lawmakers high marks

The issue of Medicaid expansion made the 2013 legislative session a contentious one, but Arizona Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glenn Hamer and Childrens Action Alliance President and CEO Dana Naimark both give the legislature high marks for the expansion, increased funding for Child Protective Services and business-friendly bills.

Feds win voting rights battle, but the overall outcome remains in question

Monday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona requirement related to prospective voters proving their citizenship.

Diamondbacks will travel to Australia next spring

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be spending part of their 2014 Spring Training in Australia. Team President Derrick Hall said the trip will help the organization's international branding.

Beating the heat with an afternoon run in Scottsdale

Facing the Valley's hot summers head-on, the Scottsdale "Beat the Heat Race" will have runners starting an 11.22 kilometer race at 2:47 p.m. on Saturday.

Franks' abortion bill approved by House

Arizona Congressman Trent Franks is pleased his bill banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.

High winds a concern for wildfire near Prescott

Firefighters in north central Arizona are concerned about high winds whipping the flames of the Doce Fire on Wednesday.

Environmental Protection Agency to review Apache power plant's clean air plan

The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to review a clean air plan submitted by owners of the Apache Generating Station coal-fired power plant. The move is considered unusual for the EPA, because it may allow the plant to install less expensive technology than required by the federal government.

Flake and Texas Senator John Cornyn seek common ground on immigration reform bill

The US Senate is in its second week of debate on the immigration reform bill, and there is a lot of discussion taking place behind the scenes.

School bus collides with SUV, sparks investigation

Sheriff's deputies in Coconino County are investigating the collision of a school bus and an SUV, east of Flagstaff, Monday.

New Navajo Route 20 will provide easier travel around US Highway 89

Workers in northern Arizona have begun paving a road on the Navajo Nation that will provide a temporary route around a section of US Highway 89, south of Page, which has been closed due to a landslide.

Gay marriage supporters launch signature campaign

Gay marriage supporters launched a campaign Monday to change the state constitution’s definition of marriage.

Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion bill

Governor Jan Brewer said she is glad the political fight over Medicaid expansion is finally over. The governor signed legislation Monday that adds 300,000 low-income people to state Medicaid under the federal Affordable Health Care Act.

Lindsey Graham: Congress will pass immigration reform

One of the authors of a bipartisan Senate immigration proposal South Carolina's Lindsey Graham says he believes the measure will be approved.

Open flames banned in four Arizona forests starting Wednesday

Four more Arizona forests, the Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto, are taking fire restrictions up a notch this week.

Poll: 65 percent of Arizona residents favor immigration reform

A new poll shows there is strong support from across the political spectrum in Arizona, for the so-called 'Gang of Eight' immigration reform plan, in the US Senate.

Gov. Brewer to sign Medicaid expansion bill

Governor Jan Brewer will sign her Medicaid expansion plan into law Monday, during a ceremony at the capitol.

New state budget restores some funding for rural counties

Arizona’s rural counties are pleased they will be getting a larger share of lottery revenues in the new state budget. Lawmakers stopped sharing the money with counties during the height of the recession.

Zero new homes sold in Tempe and Avondale in April

Not all Valley cities are created equal for new-home sales. The latest real estate report from Arizona State University shows Gilbert and Goodyear leading the way in that sector of the housing recovery, but builders in other cities are still idle.