Recent Articles from Kyle O'Donnell, Cronkite News Service
Senator Yee: Personal finance instruction will lead to better choices
When Mitch Ruttenberg teaches economics at Trevor G. Browne High School, he ends each semester with lessons on credit cards, taxes, budgeting and other aspects of personal finance.
Military bases furlough at least 2,000 due to federal shutdown
At least 2,000 employees at Arizona military bases were furloughed Tuesday due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.
With home prices surging, percentage of underwater homes plummets
With prices surging, the percentage of Arizona homes that are underwater has fallen dramatically since last year.
Deregulation supporters regrouping after surprise from regulators
The Arizona Corporation Commission’s sudden decision to stop exploring electric deregulation left proponents stunned and pondering their next moves.
New-home construction lags recovery in economy, real estate
Home prices are on the rise in the Valley, but new single-family homes aren’t very plentiful because of the time it takes homebuilders to get land ready for construction.
Regulators propose phase-in for big water rate increases
Some Arizonans, especially those in rural areas, face having their water bills dramatically increase when providers need to finance infrastructure improvements.