Arizona

Headlines, People, and other news from the State of Arizona

Is tornado intensity increasing? (Op-Ed)

County budget $5.4M short; ‘still some fat in line items’

Phoenix fire official sues city over sexy pasta

Phoenix looking for ways to liven up downtown

AZ cities cry foul at tax play

Scottsdale may pay to defend retired policeman

Plastic bag ban comes under scrutiny in Tucson

Scottsdale mayor forms coalition against Prop. 204

Hiring family members an issue in Huachuca City

Tucson: 8 yrs. of private work on city time

Phoenix city council to review rule that barred water giveaway

OPINION: Glendale puts sports ahead of families

New mayor of Arizona sister city vows strong cross-border ties

Tucson fires two, others resign from TDOT after investigation

Nuisance sites get new attention in Tucson

Tucson workers disciplined for watching porn at work

Goodyear hires deputy city manager with Midwest ties

Tucson to fire transportation workers following investigation

Up to 6 Tucson DOT street employees face firing

Scottsdale city manager selection delayed till ’13

Opponents of Glendale tax rate hike won’t lie down for DQ of initiative

Back to basics: Advice for cities in fiscal crisis

Why do anti-hunger and anti-obesity initiatives always fall short?

USDA announces Federal resource guide to assist rural communities

105 Mayors Join “Extra Mile Day” Mission

Sanctuary cities may be facing legal action

Report: Tucson councilman harassed 3 city workers

Millions still without power amid record heat wave

Phoenix airport train more costly than projected

Government jobs hit 4-year high

What the states can do to enforce immigration laws

Phoenix will ask voters to OK pension changes

Both sides claim victory after Supreme Court rules on Arizona immigration law

Scottsdale approves $4.1 million for Cultural Council

Layoffs hitting public workers; recovery is hurt

National League of Cities back administration’s annoucement on deportations

Major cities worldwide move to cut emissions

Tucson lawyer sues city for alleged sex harassment

Homelessness made tougher in many cities

U.S. cities lag in climate change prep

Seth McKinney, Sponsor Spotlight

ANALYSIS: Mega-cities and the future opportunities for ‘mobility integrators’

Ex-Maricopa County assistant manager files claim

Unemployment rates fall in most US metro areas

Miranda gets likely nod for city manager

Police trying new tactics as graffiti soars citywide

Tucson councilman’s conduct on trip to be reviewed

Arizona man suing Flagstaff is now its mayor

Lean years helping cities to innovate

Allergies are tied to urban living