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Travel 7 Fun-Filled Day Trips Within Two Hours From Phoenix

From authentic Old West communities to flourishing wine regions, here are seven of the most off-the-beaten-path and exciting destinations within a two-hour drive from Phoenix.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades May 15, 2023 4:01 pm MST
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Government Youngtown Resident Files Petition to Recall Congressman Paul Gosar

There is no mechanism in the United States Constitution to recall members of Congress, but the petition applicant is willing to give it a shot.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson March 3, 2023 10:22 am MST
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Elections Cochise County Votes for Hand-Count Despite No Evidence of Voting Equipment Issues

Kari Lake and Mark Finchem tried to require state officials to count ballots by hand in November because of unfounded claims of voting machine problems.

Associated Press Associated Press October 26, 2022 8:59 am MST
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Arizona Clifton, Globe, and Quartzsite: Arizona Cities Where Big Homes Are Available Under $300K

Cities outside the Phoenix area—like Clifton, Globe, and Quartzsite—offer some homes with over 2,000 square feet for under $300,000.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 10, 2021 1:29 pm MST
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Arizona Biden Cites Infrastructure Needs in Arizona To Push Plan

Arizona has 132 bridges and more than 3,100 miles of highway that are in poor condition. The White House began its pitch Monday for President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure proposal by spelling out constructions needs in all 50 states, including Arizona which got a grade of C on a recent infrastructure report card. Biden...

Haleigh Kochanski April 13, 2021 10:50 am MST

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Family Nearly 70,000 Arizona Kids Are in Need of Child Care, Particularly in Poor, Rural Communities

One-third of the state’s licensed and regulated child care providers were forced to close due to the pandemic.

Olivia Munson Olivia Munson January 8, 2021 8:45 am MST
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Economy Free Milk Floods Into Schools and Food Banks as Dairy Farmers Look for Ways to Offload Surplus

Business shutdowns and uncertainty surrounding reopening schools has left Arizona dairy farmers with massive stockpiles of excess milk.

Saradon Raboin August 4, 2020 1:24 pm MST