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Brewer sees poll bump after debate debacle

Silence may well be golden in the Arizona governor’s race. Following her fumbling performance in last week’s debate, Gov. Jan Brewer has jumped a few points with the voters, according to a conservative pollster.... Read more»0

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HUD, Phoenix promote new funding to rehab foreclosed homes

The Quintero family realized its dream of owning a home near work, school and church with help the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program.... Read more»0

Arizona’s economy on slow road to recovery, says forecaster

Arizona’s economy is pulling out of recession, albeit it at a slow pace, as the job market, retail sector and housing industry show signs of improvement.... Read more»0

Tough economy, stock market swings create light times for Az IPOs

Arizona’s market for new public companies showed signs of life earlier this year with two companies poised to offer stock for the first time. But the market for public offerings lost momentum as the overall stock market veered down a volatile path and at least one of those companies put the brakes on its plan.... Read more»0

Comic: Gov. Brewer

Headless body in Mexican desert

We can all agree that being beheaded can ruin your day. Are you in imminent danger? Depends on where you live and what you do for a living.... Read more»0

Election 2010

Highest primary turnout in 20 years a surprise

Early ballots and strong interest in congressional races helped make turnout for the August primary the highest in 20 years, Secretary of State Ken Bennett said Tuesday.... Read more»0

Hunting & fishing proposition opposed by wildlife, animal groups

A ballot proposition promoted as a way to safeguard the right to fish and hunt in Arizona would politicize decisions about wildlife by giving the Legislature sole authority, leaders of a new campaign against the measure say.... Read more»0

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Politics for Dummies: Arizona gubernatorial edition

It’s like a Zen koan: if a governor joins a debate, but doesn’t say anything, is she debating?... Read more»0

Comic: Politics

Debating 101: Who I am and what I stand for

“It was the longest 16 seconds of my life,” said Governor Jan Brewer after what were, undoubtedly, the longest 16 seconds of her life.... Read more»0

Conservative group says Giffords/Kelly race tied

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and Republican challenger Jesse Kelly are tied, 46-46%, in a poll commissioned by a conservative group.... Read more»2

Pearce, Arpaio: ‘Critics and activists’ threatening All-Star Game over SB 1070

State Sen. Russell Pearce and other SB 1070 supporters are sending off 70,000 petition signatures urging Major League Baseball to ignore “critics and activists” they say are endangering plans to hold the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix.... Read more»1

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Feds sue Arpaio over documents

The U.S. Justice Department is suing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for his 15-month refusal to turn over documents in a civil rights investigation. Read the suit & watch a video of Arpaio responding to it.... Read more»2

Brewer: 'Longest 16 seconds of my life'

The pause heard ‘round the world? Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s 16-second pause at the beginning of Wednesday’s debate between candidates for governor has gone viral. Here’s your chance to watch the entire video.... Read more»2

Exiled Mexican reporter seeks asylum for doing his job

Reporter Emilio Gutiérrez says he knew the script the Mexican general wanted him to follow. But the reporter kept writing about soldiers robbing citizens. He believes it almost cost him his life. Two years after seeking asylum in the U.S., Gutiérrez still waits for an immigration judge to rule.... Read more»0

Kingman hopes Hoover Dam bypass opens economic floodgate

The roughly six-mile bypass on U.S. Route 93 is touted as a way to improve safety and commuting time for 14,000 motorists daily, but government officials and Kingman businesses are anticipating an economic boost.... Read more»0

H1N1 down – but definitely not out – this flu season

A state health official says that the worst of H1N1 passed last flu season, but don’t put away the hand sanitizer just yet. “We expect H1N1 to be back again this year because that’s what happens when we have pandemics,” said Dr. Karen Lewis.... Read more»0

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