Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Arizona schools chief Douglas appeals judge’s dismissal of lawsuit
A power struggle between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the state Board of Education over authority to hire and fire the board's staff is poised for another court battle.
Graham says he can win New Hampshire – and McCain agrees
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he's confident he can win the Republican presidential primaries in New Hampshire and his home state of South Carolina, two of the first voting states in the nomination contest.
Freeway signs’ displays of estimated travel times extended
Estimated travel times are being displayed longer and on additional days on overhead message signs along Phoenix-area freeways.
Gov’t audit finds Obamacare’s co-ops awash in red ink
Nonprofit co-ops, the health care law's public-spirited alternative to mega-insurers, are awash in red ink and many have fallen short of sign-up goals, a government audit has found.
Judge refuses to block planned South Mountain Freeway
A judge is refusing to block a planned freeway project in the Phoenix area. U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa on Tuesday denied a request for a pretrial preliminary injunction.
September target to fully reopen Interstate 10 in California
California transportation officials say they'll need to the end of September ai??i?? and about $5 million ai??i?? to fully reopen the desert highway where flash flooding washed out a bridge.
Hearing on challenge to Arizona Medicaid plan rescheduled
A hearing for arguments on the constitutionality of a fee collected from hospitals to pay for an expansion of Arizona's Medicaid program has been postponed.
Trump-GOP feud escalates after rival goes after him
Donald Trump pushed back ever harder Tuesday against Republicans fed up with his provocations, disclosing one opponent's cell number in a fiery speech and lashing out at an influential newspaper as part of an in-your-face escalation of the feud.
Disavowed by GOP leaders, Trump has supporters cheering
The Republican establishment may hope this is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump's circus-like run for the presidency.
Arizona reports budget surplus after taxes
Arizona ended the budget year with a $266 million surplus, a stark contrast from the $132 million deficit lawmakers had planned for.
Larger venue for presidential candidate’s speech in Phoenix
This weekend's scheduled speech in Phoenix by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been moved to a larger venue.
DOC extends deadline for private prison bids
The Arizona Department of Corrections has extended the application deadline for bidders hoping to run a new private prison.