Recent Articles from The Associated Press
State board to discuss transportation funding for Arizona
State officials plan a brainstorming session on transportation funding.
Documents: Arizona tried to illegally import execution drug
Arizona tried to illegally import a lethal injection drug that's not approved in the U.S. but never obtained it after federal agents stopped the shipment at the Phoenix airport, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Ruling says lack of specific refusal allows use of evidence
An Arizona court has ruled that an injured suspect's thrashing and yelling at responders to leave him alone wasn't enough to block use of blood-test results that helped convict the man.
Incumbent McSally’s funding greater than challengers
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) ai??i?? Republican Rep. Martha McSally has raised more than three times the funds than the amount the two Democrats challenging her in Congressional District 2 have raised,... […]
DES hires former legislator to state agency position
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed a former Democratic leader in the Arizona Legislature to a top position in the Department of Economic Security.
Court rules for Pinal County, former manager in lawsuit case
A state appellate court has overturned a judge's decision and ruled in favor of Pinal County and a former top county official sued by another county official.
Judge rules medication abortion law unconstitutional
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled that a 2012 state law that severely restricts medication abortions is unconstitutional.
Arizona port of entry renamed after Hispanic governor
A port of entry in Douglas, Arizona, will now be named after Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor, Raul Castro.
US reports sharp drop in use of force by border agents
U.S. Border Patrol agents and border inspectors used physical force far less frequently in the last year compared with previous years, even as the number of assaults on authorities rose, according to figures released Tuesday.
Scholars urge more research on future of Colorado River
A coalition of scholars across the West is urging the federal government to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to study the future of the Colorado River, including if climate change is leading to reduced stream flow.
Bergdahl lawyer accuses McCain of interfering in case
The lawyer for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who walked off his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban for five years, has accused Republican Sen. John McCain of exerting "congressional influence" in his client's case.
Arizona to establish new bison herd in conservation effort
The Game and Fish Department said state officials recently signed an agreement with federal Interior Department officials to establish a bison herd with genetic lineage from the Wind Cave National Park in western South Dakota.