Boosting rural economic growth has been the holy grail of state economic development planning in Arizona, often with less-than-stellar results. However, based on lessons from other historic redevelopment in Arizona, the key is the historic buildings and infrastructure themselves.
Read More »Gun buyback programs likely to end in Phoenix, Tucson 
Officials in Phoenix and Tucson say it’s no longer viable to organize gun buyback programs now that a state law will require the guns to be sold back into circulation, not destroyed.
Read More »Heavy spending not enough to beat LD6 Republicans in House race 
Heavy spending by Democratic independent expenditure groups didn’t pay off in the Legislative District 6 House race as two Republicans won convincingly.
Read More »Mayors to Legislature: Get out of the way 
The top-elected officials from Arizona’s largest cities are sending a strong message to the state Legislature: Stop interfering with local decision-making.
Read More »New lawmaker profile: Rep. Chester Crandell
This is one of a series of biographical sketches Cronkite News Service is producing about new members of the Arizona State Legislature.
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