Arizona median household income drops 3 percent between 2010-11

The U.S. Census Bureau says the median household income nationwide dropped 1.3 percent between 2010 and 2011. In Arizona, the decline was 2.9 percent.

Increasing Native American voter turnout

The National Congress of American Indians has scheduled a week of voter education and registration events starting Monday to boost turnout for the November sixth general election.

Grand Canyon University goes east

Grand Canyon announced plans to establish a new school on the East Coast for at least 500 students in the fall of 2014.

Suns' Frye likely out for season

Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye says he’s trying to make the best out of a bad situation.

New name on ballot for Cochise County Sheriff

Republicans in Cochise County have picked a retired commander to take Shreiff Larry Dever's spot on the November ballot.

Without matching funds, fewer candidates using Clean Elections

For the first time since Arizona’s Clean Elections system went into effect more than a decade ago, participating candidates this year know if they get outspent by their privately funded opponent, they will not get additional money to make up the difference.

Arizona suing McKesson corporation over drug costs

The state of Arizona has accused the country’s biggest prescription drug wholesaler of price gouging. 

Phoenix lags in household income, health insurance, preschool attendance

Data just released from the U.S. Census Bureaus shows that the median Phoenix income in 2011 was less than the national figure.

Prop. 204 seeks to make one-cent sales tax permanent

Proposition 204 on the November ballot gives voters the chance to make a one-cent sales tax increase that went into effect in 2010 permanent.

Billions spent to keep Fido healthy

Pet owners in the U.S. spent more than $13 billion on veterinary care in 2011.

Is Utah's senior senator too old?

Utah's 78-year old Senator Orrin Hatch, who's running for reelection this Fall, has faced criticism from his Democratic opponent that he's too old.

Lessons to learn from 'papers please' in Alabama

Judge Susan Bolton has allowed what's considered the most controversial part of Arizona's SB1070 immigration enforcement law to take effect.

Proposition 204: Should the state permanently raise its sales tax?

If it's approved by voters in November, Proposition 204 would make permanent a one-cent sales tax increase approved by voters in May of 2010.

Cochise County Sheriff dies in car accident

The sheriff of Cochise County along the Arizona border died in a single car accident Tuesday night. The circumstances are still unknown.

Seniors fill new urban housing developments

Urban living isn't just for hipsters anymore. Seniors are moving into the city's core along the Valley Metro light-rail line.

'Show your papers' provision of SB 1070 now in effect

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — A judge in Arizona ruled Tuesday that police can immediately start enforcing the most contentious section of the state's immigration law, marking the first time officers can carry out the so-called "show me your papers" provision.

Latinos live in poverty more than other ethnic groups

Latino families in the U.S. continue to live in poverty, more than any other ethnic group. An analysis released today shows that despite the alarming numbers the problem could be worse.

Diplomatic plates may not have been factor in Mexico shooting

Mexican federal police involved in the shooting of two American agents last month may not have noticed that car’s U.S. diplomatic plates.

State House candidate's residency questioned

A Maricopa County Superior Court Judge is expected to rule Monday on the eligibility of state House candidate Darin Mitchell for office.

New UA report shows trees damaged by drought

The fact that Arizona’s in a drought is not news. But, that drought’s impact on trees is.


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