Arizona is a U.S. state located in the Southwestern United States. It is best known for its desert landscape, which includes cacti. Arizona is also known for its exceptionally hot summers and mild winters. Less well known is the pine-covered high country in the north-central portion of the state, which contrasts with the lower deserts of the state.

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Forum discusses fixing state budget
Mary Jo Pitzl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
State faces at least a $3.3 billion deficit in '10.
Social-service agency provides sanctuary for young woman
Connie Cone Sexton Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
For Pragathi Schmidt, having a sense of family has never been easy. But the 18-year-old found support at Florence Crittenton of Arizona, a non-profit that aims to provide safety, hope and opportunity to at-risk girls in need.
4 East Valley mayors: Revamp state tax system
Gary Nelson Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The mayors of Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert send message to the Arizona Legislature.
State, for 1st time, forced to get a loan
Mary Jo Pitzl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Arizona will need to turn to outside lenders for the first time ever to deal with the state's constricted cash-flow issues. Treasurer Dean Martin estimates the state will need $700 million.
Phoenix population growth rate flat since '07
Catherine Reagor Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Metropolitan Phoenix's population has remained basically flat since 2007. That's the conclusion of an 18-month analysis by more than 30 of the state's top economists, business and government leaders, who are trying to fix Arizona's method for tracking population.
Mammogram advisory deepens health debate
Noam N. Levey Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700
It is a central idea in the push to improve American medical care and control its cost: Experts should study the effectiveness of treatments and procedures to determine which work best.

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