It is one of the fastest-growing major metropolitan newspapers in the country and is the state's largest newspaper, reaching approximately 1.5 million readers per week. As the state's premier media company, The Republic is much more than a newspaper. It is part of a multimedia presence that includes the Web sites - azcentral.com and arizonarepublic.com - specialty publications such as Buyer's Edge, Republic Real Estate, Republic Rentals and direct mail services.