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Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says
To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.
By Zach Buchanan
Donald Trump is coming to Phoenix on Friday: What to know
Trump will return to the Valley to speak at a Turning Point USA event in the hopes of shoring up GOP chances in the midterms.
By Morgan Fischer
Downtown Phoenix streets ranked among most dangerous roads in U.S.
One-way streets, tons of event foot traffic and intersecting light rail lines make these roads particularly risky.
By Clarissa Sosin
No, Ruben Gallego didn’t spend campaign funds on his wedding hotel
Sen. Ruben Gallego faces scrutiny over his relationship with disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell. But a report about his use of campaign cash is misleading.
By Zach Buchanan


Mayes: APS won’t shut off power when temps hit 95 degrees
APS doesn’t cut power for nonpayment during the summer, but Phoenix gets dangerously hot outside those months as well.
By Clarissa Sosin
Kratom poisonings have surged 1,200% over the past decade
Regulators are struggling to keep up with kratom, which is found at gas stations and smoke shops in Arizona and elsewhere.
By Andrew Kolodny | The Conversation
Mysterious Green Party governor candidate has loads of GOP connections
Risa Lombardo is a Green Party candidate for governor. But the party disavows her saying, she’s a spoiler planted by the GOP.
By Morgan Fischer


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How Scottsdale cops botched a probe into a strip club drugging scheme
Cops believed dancers were drugging patrons and running up bills. Without any evidence, they tried to shut the clubs down.
By Stephen Lemons
The famous sports figures bankrolling Jay Feely’s run for Congress
Charles Barkley dropped $7,000 on Feely’s campaign, and NFL owners have spent more than $70,000.
By Zach Buchanan
Heap told feds he welcomed probe into Maricopa County elections
Records show Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is willing to put his own county’s elections under federal scrutiny.
By Sasha Hupka | Votebeat









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Daily online and weekly in print.

Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says
To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.
By Zach Buchanan
Donald Trump is coming to Phoenix on Friday: What to know
Trump will return to the Valley to speak at a Turning Point USA event in the hopes of shoring up GOP chances in the midterms.
By Morgan Fischer
Downtown Phoenix streets ranked among most dangerous roads in U.S.
One-way streets, tons of event foot traffic and intersecting light rail lines make these roads particularly risky.
By Clarissa Sosin
No, Ruben Gallego didn’t spend campaign funds on his wedding hotel
Sen. Ruben Gallego faces scrutiny over his relationship with disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell. But a report about his use of campaign cash is misleading.
By Zach Buchanan


Mayes: APS won’t shut off power when temps hit 95 degrees
APS doesn’t cut power for nonpayment during the summer, but Phoenix gets dangerously hot outside those months as well.
By Clarissa Sosin
Kratom poisonings have surged 1,200% over the past decade
Regulators are struggling to keep up with kratom, which is found at gas stations and smoke shops in Arizona and elsewhere.
By Andrew Kolodny | The Conversation
Mysterious Green Party governor candidate has loads of GOP connections
Risa Lombardo is a Green Party candidate for governor. But the party disavows her saying, she’s a spoiler planted by the GOP.
By Morgan Fischer


TRENDING

How Scottsdale cops botched a probe into a strip club drugging scheme
Cops believed dancers were drugging patrons and running up bills. Without any evidence, they tried to shut the clubs down.
By Stephen Lemons
The famous sports figures bankrolling Jay Feely’s run for Congress
Charles Barkley dropped $7,000 on Feely’s campaign, and NFL owners have spent more than $70,000.
By Zach Buchanan
Heap told feds he welcomed probe into Maricopa County elections
Records show Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is willing to put his own county’s elections under federal scrutiny.
By Sasha Hupka | Votebeat









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