Recent Articles from The Associated Press
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.
Sheriffs say state favors private prisons in housing bids
An Arizona sheriffs' group says private prisons have the advantage when it comes to bidding for inmate housing contracts.
Judge OKs agreement blocking Arizona law on revenge porn
A judge has signed off on an agreement permanently blocking a 2014 Arizona law that would have made it a crime for jilted lovers to post nude photos of their former partners online.
Arizona Capitol lawn off limits to food trucks
Several Phoenix food truck owners say they have been kicked away from the curb at the state Capitol.
Board of Education deputy exec Vazquez leaving for UofA job
The deputy director of the Arizona Board of Education is leaving for a new job at the University of Arizona as state schools chief Diane Douglas seeks a court's authority to fire her.
Cochise County Democrat headquarters at risk of closing
The Cochise County Democratic Committee's headquarters may have to close and relocate to a small trailer if they do not see an increase in member donations.
Navajo utility fined for violating Clean Water Act
A Navajo Nation utility has been fined $25,000 for discharging more pollutants into a waterway than its permit allowed.
Gov. Ducey’s promises to boost border security fall short
When Gov. Doug Ducey was stuck in a six-way Republican primary one year ago, he promised to “fight back with every resource at my command” to secure the state’s border... […]
Agency: Cameras along freeways are for checking big rigs
The Arizona Department of Transportation says cameras being mounted on poles at several locations along rural freeways are to monitor commercial trucks' compliance with regulations and weight restrictions, not to catch speeders.