New year means new minimum wage in Arizona

Many Arizona workers are getting a pay raise. The state’s minimum wage goes up today to $7.65. KJZZ’s Al Macias explains.

Closure of detox center could lead to exposure deaths near Navajo Nation

Police in Page, Arizona, are worried about people freezing to death after a detox center on the border of the Navajo Nation closed.

Ram roundup expected to help wildlife after Wallow Fire

Arizona Game and Fish is working to reintroduce Rocky Mountain Big Horn rams to the herd after the Wallow Fire.

In Texas, a push to stop scammers targeting immigrants

The logjam in Washington over immigration reform has led to an unintended consequence: Fraud. For years, the federal government in San Antonio has targeted so-called “notarios,” or scammers who promise miracles to immigrants who need legal papers.

Sweat lodge tragedy highlights lack of self-help industry regulations

Few, if any, standards safeguard the self-help industry. And that led to tragedy for three people who died in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony in 2009.

CPS Task Force Suggests Reforms

Governor Jan Brewer is reviewing recommendations for improving Arizona's Child Protective Services system.  Brewer had created a task force to address problems within CPS.

AZ Lawmaker: Next Budget Won't Have Any Cuts

One of Arizona’s main budget-writers says he doesn’t expect any more spending cuts in the budget for the coming fiscal year.  From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

Pundits Review Arizona Politics 2011 and Preview 2012

Political observers Chip Scutari, Jaime Molera and Barry Dill talk with Host Steve Goldstein about Arizona politics in 2011--including why the state's Independent Redistricting Commission was worth

City warns against celebratory gun shooting

The City of Phoenix is issuing its annual warning today against shooting guns into the air this holiday season.

Save budget surplus for a rainy day, state superintendent says

Arizona is taking in more money than had been expected this year and that has led to a projected budget surplus for fiscal year 2012. But  State Schools Superintendent John Huppenthal is not asking for more dollars for education.

Study: Wealthier valley residents have more shade

Phoenix is a great place to study climate change, scientists say -- because it's hot here in a way that they predict other American cities soon will be.

No Confidence Equals No Boom

The S&P Case-Shiller Home price Index, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, announced today that while nationally home prices are still below where they were a year ago, Phoenix did show a slight increase of point-three percent -- KJZZ's Lynn Kelly has more.

Andrew Thomas' attorney speaks out on disciplinary hearing

Andrew Thomas' attorney speaks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about his client's disciplinary hearing.

What's Your Name, Baby?

The list of Arizona's most popular baby names of 2011 is in -- from Phoenix, KJZZ's Lynn Kelly has the story...

Photographic Tour of "Iconic Arizona"

An exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum takes visitors on a photographic tour of iconic Arizona. 

Mexican gray wolf numbers coming up short

The federal government doesn’t know if they have enough Mexican gray wolves to successfully save the species in the southwest.

Arpaio says his office will cooperate with DOJ

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he wants to avoid a court battle with the Department of Justice.

AZ Lawmakers Likely To Consider Changes to Independent Redistricting Commission

The state’s Independent Redistricting Commission approved final legislative and congressional maps last night…on three to two votes. And, legislative Republican leaders are continuing to talk about possible changes to the panel in the future. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Beyond Science Fiction

Professor Paul Davies explains the science behind time travel, finding life on other planets, and finding intelligent life in other universes. Davies also talks about his work with cancer researchers and the importance of keeping a certain amount of imagination in science.

Local Business Concerned about Payroll Tax Extension Standoff

Valley businesses are concerned about lost profits if lawmakers in Washington fail to agree on a payroll tax cut extension.  One small business in Tempe worries returning to the old tax bracket could cause a trickle-down effect that hurts both local communities and businesses.


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