Checking in on community service in Homedale

What happens to a neighborhood clean-up project once the volunteers are gone? Paul Atkinson went to southwest Phoenix to find out.

Arizona's Asian population nearly doubles in last decade

The Asian population in the United States grew at a faster rate than any other group over the last decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Budget surplus projected for City of Phoenix

Good news for the City of Phoenix, after years of budget cuts and belt tightening, the city is projecting a surplus for next year.

Mesa man recalls his time in Arizona internment camp

As we celebrate Arizona’s centennial this year, we look back at a part of our history that many would like to forget.

Obama nominates Pima County judge for U.S. Attorney

President Barack Obama has nominated a Pima County judge to be Arizona’s next U.S. Attorney.

Bus strike prompts additional union-related legislation

A recent strike by Phoenix and Tempe bus drivers against their employer, Veolia Transportation, may come back to haunt them. 

Fourth Republican enters District 9 congressional race

There’s another candidate in the new congressional District 9 race.

State legislator: Women should be made to watch an abortion before having one

An Arizona legislator who opposes abortion says a woman should be made to watch an abortion being performed before having one. Republican Rep. Terri Proud of Tucson made the comment in a March 5 email to constituent Adena Lees. 

Case load not improving for Arizona's federal judges

Arizona’s federal court system is overloaded. So much so that its chief judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a judicial emergency last year. That allowed for visiting judges to hear cases. But that emergency declaration expired Monday.

Pearce supporters think he'll fare better in a partisan primary

Russell Pearce supporters say that one reason he lost his seat in the state Senate last fall was because the recall election was open to Democratic voters.

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