Jamie Meeker thrives on the home building business. But she doesn’t hammer a nail, paint a wall or even lay down one brick. Meeker’s job is to make sure the home buyer is happy with how all that is done.

As a newcomer, Justin Olson could have been happy with simply joining state House Speaker Kirk Adams as the Republican nominees in District 19.

There has been a lot of talk in the opinion pages recently about the Quality Education & Jobs Act, which seeks to adequately fund K-12 education, universities and children’s health care. A lot of the criticism comes from lobbyists who represent special interest groups, rather than the interests of real Arizona parents and students.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Loraine Pellegrino has been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Last month, delegates from the Arizona Republican Party State Convention named her as one of 29 delegates to represent at the August National Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla.

The two Arizona Congressman who represent most of the East Valley split their votes as the House of Representatives passed its version of a health care reform bill last weekend.

ALHAMBRA, Calif. - Acclaimed music producer Phil Spector was arrested for investigation of murder after police found a woman shot to death at his castle-like mansion, authorities said.

Only two high school juniors are chosen annually from each state to go to Girls Nation. This year, both Arizona delegates live in the East Valley.

Only two high school juniors are chosen annually from each state to go to Girls Nation. This year, both Arizona delegates live in the East Valley.

A group of state lawmakers performed emergency medical treatment Monday afternoon after one of their colleagues collapsed on the floor of the Arizona House.

Reversing course, the House of Representatives refused Wednesday to financially penalize cities and counties whose police departments don’t enforce federal immigration laws.

There was great dismay in the astronomy community and among space buffs generally when NASA announced in January that the agency would be forced to let the Hubble space telescope die of old age, probably around 2007.

WASHINGTON - Housing construction rebounded with gusto in March, rising by 6.4 percent, the largest increase in 10 months. But production at America’s industries fell.

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Residential construction nationally reached its highest level of activity in 17 years last month, while activity in the Valley has already surpassed last year’s record.

We are all so full of good intentions in January. I find that the most common New Year’s resolutions are connected to establishing healthier lifestyles: less food and drink, more exercise, quit this, start that, so many promises that are doomed to failure after a few weeks. My resolutions aren’t always manageable, but one I have kept and continue to work on is to make my home a place where I and my family can truly relax, de-stress and refuel. It doesn’t happen overnight; renovating and decorating always take a toll while the work is going on. But keep the end vision in mind, and the results will give you much contentment.

Rep. John Shadegg entered the race for House majority leader on Friday with a promise to implement meaningful reforms and give Republicans "a clean break from the scandals of the recent past."

Rep. John Shadegg entered the race for House majority leader on Friday with a promise to implement meaningful reforms and give Republicans "a clean break from the scandals of the recent past."

His name is synonymous with some of the most famous superheroes of all time — onetime animator of Spider-man, Batman, and his own creation, Spawn. But you’d never know artist and action figurine mogul Todd McFarlane by his home at the base of South Mountain.

Tribune writer Mary K. Reinhart’s in-depth profile Sunday of Kirk Adams, the next speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, revealed the answer to a question being tossed around by journalists and public relations officials alike: Is Barrett Marson in or out as the spokesman for House Republicans?

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Jodie Sweetin, who starred on TV's Full House" for eight seasons, is a new bride, a celebrity Web site reported Friday.

State representatives voted Wednesday to automatically give residents of the state’s largest county additional protection from identity theft.

U.S. House candidates J.D. Hayworth and Harry Mitchell outlined their contrasting positions on the national debt, immigration and other topics during a feisty debate Monday in Scottsdale.

February 25, 2005