Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Arizona governor headed to China on trade mission
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will be trying to lure Chinese manufacturing companies to the state during a weeklong trade mission to the country that begins this week.
Arizona pastors respond to same-sex marriages
Several churches and religious organizations have already taken a stand, but few prepared Sunday to address the issue of gay marriage in the wake of the decision to legalize it in Arizona.
Former CPS workers claim wrongful termination
Five former Arizona child welfare workers are seeking $10.5 million from the state in a wrongful termination claim filed this week after they were fired amid an agency scandal.
Judge to hear arguments over Arizona ID theft laws
A judge is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday over whether to bar authorities from enforcing two Arizona laws that prohibit people from using fake or stolen IDs to get jobs.
Arizona gay marriage supporters reinforce case
Gay marriage supporters filed a supporting brief Wednesday to bolster their argument that a federal court should immediately strike down Arizona's ban on gay marriage and clear the way for legal same-sex unions in the state.
Tobin, Kirkpatrick square off in second CD1 debate
Republican Andy Tobin and Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick found common ground during a 1st Congressional District debate on protecting the A-10 military jet the Air Force wants to mothball and agreed that Social Security benefits must be protected.
Arpaio’s office asks judge to close court hearing
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office has asked a judge to bar the public from witnessing an Oct. 28 hearing at which lawyers will discuss an investigation of a former sheriff's deputy.
Complaint filed against attorney general candidate Brnovich
The Arizona Democratic Party wants an investigation into whether Republican attorney general candidate Mark Brnovich failed to register as a lobbyist in 2006.
Giffords to begin 9-state tour on women, guns
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords will begin a nine-state tour in Maine, where she will advocate for tougher gun laws that she says will help protect women and families.
Ducey and DuVal set for final Arizona governor’s debate
Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred DuVal are set to face off for the fifth and final time as each tries to convince voters to elect them as the next Arizona governor.
Disqualified Navajo candidate to remain on ballot
The name of a disqualified Navajo presidential candidate will remain on the ballot, and the election will proceed as planned Nov. 4.
Some Mormons pushing church on gay marriage
Court decisions this week paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in dozens of states, including Mormon strongholds like Utah, Idaho and Nevada, have emboldened a growing group of Latter-day Saints who are pushing the conservative church to become more accepting of gay members.