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American despair: In Arizona, high home prices and limited prospects shape voters' presidential pick
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Karl Peterson has been living the cruel inverse of the American dream. His rent keeps getting higher, but his apartments keep getting smaller. Peterson left the Midwest nine years ago for the epicenter of an economic boom, only to gradually learn that endless sunshine and desert views are increasingly among the few bargains left in Arizona. Peterson married his wife, Tani, and they struggled to save for a home, moving through four apartments as their rent nearly tripled from $625 to $1,800 a month. He does not believe that either presidential nominee, Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, is addressing the paradox of a country that has never been this wealthy even as so many people see themselves left behind. His trust in government is running low. The negatives of inflation and national division are easier to glimpse than are signs of hope. Voters like Peterson are at the fulcrum of the electorate in Arizona and the handful of other key states that will decide which candidate wins the White House and which party controls Congress.
VOTE: Friday Night Fever Week 8 Sweet Play of the Week poll
PHOENIX — Week 8 of the 35th season of Friday Night Fever, Arizona's No. 1 and longest-running high school football show, is complete, but before we can officially close the book on it, we need your help. Each week on FNF, we show the top three plays from that...
AZ Briefing: Amazon's data center arm buys land in Laveen 'tech corridor'; Obama campaigns for Harris in Tucson; Pets of the week
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. Amazon Data Services — the retail giant's data center arm — recently made a $277 million land purchase in Laveen, in an area long-marketed by the city as a technology corridor. ...
Arizona haunted hotels: Spookiest lodgings in Jerome, Bisbee, Flagstaff
Not all hotel guests in Arizona are the kind with vital signs. Spirits have been known to check in and never check out. Living transparently is not just a great way to avoid resort fees. A few haunts here and there can add to a hotel's bottom line, attracting those seeking stranger things. At these...
Valley coalition works to keep hazardous materials out of trash, recycling containers
PHOENIX — A coalition of Valley municipalities is reminding residents about the danger surrounding putting hazardous items into trash and/or recycling containers. Per the coalition, items such as pool chemicals, tiki torch canisters, lighters and hot coals should never be placed in the containers. Doing so can start fires...
Arizona unemployment ticks up in September
(The Center Square) — Unemployment slightly increased in Arizona in September but still remains well below the national average. From August to September, unemployment increased from 3.4% to 3.5%, and the federal unemployment rate is at 4.1%, according to seasonally adjusted figures. The public sector was the biggest winner with jobs month over month, with 20,400 jobs added, likely due to the school year starting, according to non-seasonally adjusted numbers....
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