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Queen Creek, Maricopa rank among top 15 in country for population growth
Two cities on the far urban fringe of Phoenix grew faster in the past year measured than any other community in Arizona.
Bennett: Independents stayed home despite potential to sway primaries
Nearly three out of four registered voters in Arizona didn't bother to cast ballots for any of the primary races.
Two top GOP gubernatorial candidates look to geography for a boost
As a primary field becomes more crowded, the portion of votes needed to win the nomination becomes smaller and smaller. With as many as seven or eight Republican gubernatorial candidates on the ballot this year, any advantage can help lead to a win.
For some, the advantage may be geography.
Drought declaration now covers all of Arizona
All of Arizona's 15 counties are now designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as natural disaster areas for drought, making farmers and ranchers eligible for federal low-interest emergency loans.
County officials give back part of paychecks
Two county officials in southern Arizona are giving a percentage of their salaries back to the county as it faces a yawning budget deficit.
