Arizona politcal pundits expressed condolences after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.

Arizona politicians expressed condolences after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.

The U.S. labor market was much weaker during much of 2024 and early 2025 than data initially showed, a new government report indicated Tuesday — adding more uncertainty into the economy and fueling a raging debate over the figures that analysts use to understand it.

Job creation sputtered in August, adding to recent signs of labor market weakening and likely keeping the Federal Reserve on track for a widely anticipated interest rate cut later this month. 

Even in our non-partisan elections, political action groups are working to make certain THEIR candidates get elected. 

What’s The Why? Why is the Arizona case likely to become the center of a national debate? 

Imagine you win the lotto.  Not the $1.8b that just got split between some hillbilly in Missouri and a redneck in Texas, but a more fathomable win like an Andy Biggs sized $10m Publishers Clearing House type deal.  Where, in the Valley, would you buy your next home? 

The City of Tempe recently voted to rescind a controversial ordinance restricting park use by residents, after considerable community pushback. KTAR reporter Balin Overstolz talks more about the city's decision and what people on both sides of the debate are saying. 

You have to wonder if the homeless advocates see the latest twist in the homeless drama as a good thing or if they harbor some skepticism.

What’s the Why? Why don’t most Americans do a better job of saving for retirement?