The Arizona Republic

State budget cuts and declining enrollment have school districts strapped for cash, but a new state law allows them to ask voters for more money than ever. Full Story »

President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday, perhaps $150 billion or more, aiming to jolt the wobbly economy into a stronger recovery and reduce painfully persistent double-digit unemployment. Full Story »

Legislator wants diverse opinions, less conflicts. Full Story »

Should the effort fail, unemployment-benefit cancellation notices will go out shortly after Jan. 1. Full Story »

Maricopa County Supervisors Don Stapley and Mary Rose Wilcox were indicted in separate cases Tuesday arising from investigations by the county attorney and sheriff. Full Story »

Season for Sharing has funded Interfaith Community Care, which pairs volunteers with clients who are homebound - either elderly or disabled, or both - and could benefit from hearing a friendly voice on the line. Full Story »

A proposed $3.4 billion settlement would end a complicated and bitter class-action lawsuit that alleges sloppy bookkeeping by the federal government has robbed Native Americans of more than a century's worth of revenue from uses of their land. Full Story »

Much of Arizona spent Tuesday putting itself back together after a big storm whacked the state with snow, rain and high winds that closed roads, knocked out power and toppled trees. Full Story »

Two people were injured after and an intersection was closed after an accident in Gilbert Tuesday night. Full Story »

Arizona's Department of Public Safety IIMPACT detectives have removed two Valley drop houses in three weeks. Full Story »

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has closed Eastbound I-40 indefinitely Full Story »

TUCSON - A former beauty queen and University of Arizona law school student accused of orchestrating the kidnapping of her former boyfriend will spend the next two years in prison. Full Story »

Mesa Police Assistant Chief Mike Denney was recently bumped as a finalist to head Clearwater, Fla. police. Full Story »

Maricopa County judge was in controversy that resulted in the jailing of a Sheriff's detention officer. Full Story »

Heather Nicole Miller found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old boy. Full Story »

A Tempe firefighter who was on a hunting trip was killed when a large pine tree snapped off and crushed him as he slept. Full Story »

Indictments made public Tuesday are fresh, but allegations against the two are not. Full Story »

An Arizona appellate court is standing by a 3-decade-old ruling that people accused of shoplifting are entitled to jury trials. Full Story »

An Arizona appellate court has ruled that a California man could be prosecuted in Arizona on sex charges even though he was never in the state during Internet chat sessions with a police officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Full Story »

CMC Steel Arizona will eventually employ about 200 workers who recycle steel and scrap metal. Full Story »

Meeting tonight on controversial Mesa Public Schools restructuring proposal. Full Story »

Linda M. Thor is to become chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Full Story »

El Mirage police believe Rene Martinez provided alcohol to two teens, then had sexual contact. Full Story »

Assistant fire chief: 16-year-old reportedly suffering from an overdose punched, kicked medics. Full Story »

Rain creates havoc for many Valley drivers. Full Story »