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By ALEXANDER MacLEAN
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 19) _ Even as residents cut back on spending due to the uncertainties of sagging economy, the Arizona Lottery’s sales are holding up, the latest figures show.
Sales rose 2.4 percent in the fiscal year that ended in June and […]
Thursday, November 19 – 17:57
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By IAIN WOESSNER
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 19) _ Arizona’s unemployment rate resumed its climb in October, though a return to form in seasonal hiring provided a ray of hope, the state Department of Commerce announced Thursday.
The jobless rate stood at 9.3 percent last month, up from 9.1 percent in September.
Despite […]
Thursday, November 19 – 15:00
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By TRAVIS GRABOW
Cronkite News Service
YUMA _ Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park preserves everything from original buildings like the commanding officer’s quarters to covered wagons that carried supplies to Army posts around […]
Thursday, November 19 – 10:52
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By CHRISTINE ROGEL
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Wednesday, Nov. 18) _ Arizona’s poverty rate stood at 14.7 percent in 2008, 13th highest in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday.
In all, 935,000 Arizonans were estimated to live in poverty, defined by the federal government as less than $14,489 per homeowner […]
Wednesday, November 18 – 19:02
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By KRISTA NORSWORTHY
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Wednesday, Nov. 18) _ People are confusing “tonnage” with knowledge when it comes to the crush of information available today, NBC anchor Brian Williams said Wednesday.
“Facts matter less, throw experience in there too,” Williams said as he received an award from the journalism […]
Wednesday, November 18 – 16:42
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By IAIN WOESSNER
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Tuesday, Nov. 17) _ Arizona’s decision to repeal domestic partner benefits for state employees discriminates against homosexuals, an advocacy group said Tuesday in announcing a lawsuit.
“These gay and lesbian state workers just want the same thing that the workers at the […]
Tuesday, November 17 – 18:00
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By EVAN WYLOGE
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Monday, Nov. 16) _ Federal stimulus money has saved more than 12,000 jobs in Arizona and laid the groundwork for a economic recovery built on information services and technology, Vice President Joe Biden said Monday.
“We’ll come […]
Monday, November 16 – 18:07
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By KRISTA NORSWORTHY
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Monday, Nov. 16) _ A Chinese solar-panel manufacturer’s decision to put its North American headquarters […]
Monday, November 16 – 16:40
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By IAIN WOESSNER
Cronkite News Service
TEMPE (Friday, Nov. 13) _ A program helping students develop good character leads to higher grades and better attendance in school and decreases the chance that children will use alcohol or drugs, Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday.
“Simply put, young people benefit […]
Friday, November 13 – 17:48
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By ALEXANDER MacLEAN
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 12) _ Opening Arizona to competition by companies providing electricity could lower rates and give providers more incentive to act wisely when considering investments on infrastructure, experts told a group of state lawmakers Thursday.
“Under the current system, the regulated utilities are […]
Thursday, November 12 – 17:59
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By ALEXANDER MacLEAN
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Wednesday, Nov. 11) _ A conservative advocacy group’s report card on how Arizona lawmakers uphold its definition of liberty rates every Republican ahead of every Democrat in both houses of the Legislature.
The Goldwater Institute, a nonprofit organization that like its namesake promotes limited government and free-market principles, based its […]
Wednesday, November 11 – 11:45
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By ELIZABETH SHELL
Cronkite News Service
TUCSON _ “Life’s too short for beige,” Steve Farley said, standing in his backyard looking at the color palette he’s painted his home: sandy peach, Easter-egg turquoise and a rich purple.
But what stands out the […]
Tuesday, November 10 – 20:21
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By EVAN WYLOGE
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Tuesday, Nov. 10) _ Roughly 20 supporters shared pastries, coffee and handshakes Tuesday morning while U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., touted progress on environmental legislation, health care reform and economic recovery at a fundraiser in north Phoenix.
“With an election every two years, […]
Tuesday, November 10 – 19:15
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By CHRYSTALL KANYUCK
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Tuesday, Nov. 10) _ An upcoming law providing tax incentives to attract companies that manufacture parts for the renewable energy industry will create high-wage jobs that are vital to rebuilding Arizona’s economy, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday.
“We have to be more competitive and […]
Tuesday, November 10 – 18:10
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By KRISTA NORSWORTHY
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Monday, Nov. 9) _ Attorney General Terry Goddard goes to work every day in a building he describes as one of the most backward on the energy grid. Built in the 1950s, it has strips under the windows to provide […]
Monday, November 9 – 17:54
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By KRISTA NORSWORTHY
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX _ What sticks with Kevin Kane most […]
Friday, November 6 – 7:30
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By CHRYSTALL KANYUCK
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 5) _ A task force appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer recommends adding $14 or $15 to annual vehicle registrations to help sustain Arizona State Parks.
The recommendation from the Task Force on Sustainable State Parks Funding includes the ability […]
Thursday, November 5 – 17:07
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By ALEXANDER MacLEAN
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 5) _ In her 2008 State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Napolitano proposed providing, despite the state’s growing economic challenges, free college tuition to Arizona high school students who get good grades, perform community service and stay […]
Thursday, November 5 – 16:42
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By IAIN WOESSNER
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 5) _ Safety fears, misinformation and a distrust of doctors hamper efforts to persuade members of minority groups to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu strain, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials told ethnic media leaders Thursday.
“The biggest disparity I’ve seen is […]
Thursday, November 5 – 16:09
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By CHRISTINE ROGEL
Cronkite News Service
PHOENIX (Wednesday, Nov. 4) _ While a temporary sales tax increase would help address Arizona’s budget crisis, a long-term solution will depend on attracting firms that offer high-paying jobs, Gov. Jan Brewer […]
Wednesday, November 4 – 17:50
