Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Tribal businessman upsets former Navajo president in race
Russell Begaye easily beat a former two-term Navajo Nation president for the top post on the country's largest American Indian reservation, ending a tumultuous election season that was extended by nearly five months amid a heated court fight over a candidate's ability to speak fluent Navajo.
Gov. Ducey set to hold signing ceremony for rideshare bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is set to hold a ceremonial signing for a ride-hailing bill that overhauls rules for companies like Uber and Lyft.
Massive thinning project takes big step forward
The U.S. Forest Service says a plan to restore 2.4 million acres along the Mogollon Rim has taken a significant step forward.
Appeal expected over Navajo Nation presidential contest
The Navajo Nation's elections director says he plans to appeal a court decision that said officials couldn't move forward with Tuesday's belated tribal presidential contest.
Arizona utilities say they can handle demand for electricity
State regulators have been assured that Arizona electric utilities should have energy reserves to cover peak demand on the hottest days of the upcoming summer.
Ducey axes bill setting Justice of the peace election rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill setting new requirements for justice of the peace candidates.
Schools chief Douglas setting up education law review committee
Arizona schools chief Diane Douglas is planning on setting up a committee to review the state's education code.
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoes measures to take over federal land
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed two bills by fellow Republicans on Monday that asked the federal government turn over public lands to the state. The GOP lawmakers said they wanted to use Arizona's federal public lands as a new stream of revenue for the state.
Capitol museum opens exhibit honoring former Gov. Castro
The Arizona Capitol museum has opened a temporary exhibit memorializing the life of former Gov. Raul Castro.
Bundy hosting ‘liberty’ camp-in to mark Nevada standoff date
A year after a tense standoff between a Nevada rancher's armed supporters and federal land agents, Cliven Bundy is hosting a barbecue and celebration to mark the event that vaulted him into tea party stardom.
Raul Castro, Arizona’s first Hispanic governor, dies at 98
Raul Hector Castro, Arizona's only Hispanic governor and an American ambassador to three countries, died Friday. He was 98. Family spokesman James Garcia said Castro died in his sleep in San Diego, where he was in hospice care.
Arizona Capitol Museum to open Capitol exhibit on April 18
The Arizona Capitol Museum is preparing to open a new exhibit chronicling the Capitol and its occupants.