Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Study finds foster kids lag far behind in academics
An Arizona study has found that foster children have the state's highest dropout rate and one of the lowest graduation rates.
New Tucson VA clinic will treat transgender veterans
The Veterans' Administration hospital in Tucson will soon become the fourth in the country to hold special clinic hours for transgender patients.
Arizona court upholds ‘informed consent’ law on DUI tests
The state Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of Arizona's so-called "implied consent" law on testing to determine whether drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Forest officials to give nod to project reducing fire risk
Forest officials are giving the go-ahead this week for a project to reduce the risk of wildfire on more than 15,000 acres near Williams.
Judge dismisses suit challenging Tucson election outcome
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two defeated Tucson City Council candidates asked that they be declared winners or that a new election be held.
Prison unit where riots took place to house sex offenders
The prison unit where riotous inmates destroyed up to five housing pods will house sex offenders when it reopens next month.
Exiting Oklahoma corrections boss to work at Arizona prison
The departing head of Oklahoma's prison system has been hired for a top administrative post at a privately operated state prison in northwestern Arizona.
Family of man attacked in Arizona prison files lawsuit
The family of a man who died after being attacked inside an Arizona prison in January filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Thursday against the state, a private prison in Kingman and others.
Arizona court to rule on marijuana issue involving doctors
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to review two lower courts' rulings that the state's medical marijuana law prohibits prosecuting a physician accused of misrepresenting what medical records he reviewed before certifying a patient for cardholder status.
Ducey touts small-government to pro-business US lawmakers
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is touting his efforts to cut regulations and boost the state's business climate at a meeting of pro-business lawmakers from across the nation.
Gov. Ducey to address pro-business US lawmakers
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will be the keynote speaker at the opening day of a meeting of pro-business lawmakers from across the nation.
Ex-Brewer lawyer she appointed to judgeship resigning
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge who served as former Gov. Jan Brewer's top legal counsel is stepping down from the bench.