By Mauro Whiteman Cronkite News Arizona had the smallest gap between men’s and women’s pay among states in 2012, with women in the state earning about 87 cents to the dollar, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Caitlin Cruz Cronkite News A state lawmaker wants to remove a requirement that children of active-duty military members attend public school for 100 days before applying for a state program that helps families pay for educational alternatives. Rep. Sonny
Por Victoria Ortiz La ciudad de Phoenix, cuya extendida área urbana es también conocida como “El Valle del Sol”, es la capital del estado de Arizona y cabecera del Condado de Maricopa. Es la ciudad más grande y poblada del
The hottest Latin songs and the most famous Italian Arias of Love will sweep you off your feet and carry you away when Los Tres Tenores dedicate their fabulous voices to a program in celebration of Valentine’s Day. When: Friday, February
Officials from the Maricopa County Air Quality Department and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced the kickoff of the “No Burn Day? Don’t Burn Wood!” campaign for Maricopa County this past Thursday, Dec. 12. Wood-burning fireplaces and chimineas often are
This annual breakfast with Santa Claus will feature a delicious seasonal breakfast, along with the special guest appearance from Santa Claus! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the District Harvest Table will feature a bountiful buffet with a ham carving
By Chad Garland Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Lawmakers hope to make it harder for “pension poachers” to hide the assets of elderly veterans, but at least some advocates worry that the proposed fix may end up hurting the vets it
By Amy Gleich Cronkite News PHOENIX – The former mayor of the nation’s sixth-largest city wants Arizona to form a partnership with Mexico that would build desalination facilities and tap in the ocean’s virtually limitless supply of water. Phil Gordon,
General Motors on Tuesday announced that 33-year company veteran Mary Barra will replace Dan Akerman as CEO starting on Jan 15. Barra, a 51-year-old engineer who is currently executive vice president of global product development, purchasing and supply chain, will
There might not be much snow on the grounds here in the Valley, but some companies are making up for it with nail polish. Snowy topcoats—white confetti or white sparkles suspended in clear polish—are this season’s hottest trend. There’s Nails
