Recent Articles from The Associated Press
McCain urges tougher US stance with Russia, China
Sen. John McCain says the diplomatic row between Washington and Moscow over admitted CIA leaker Edward Snowden is "reminiscent of the Cold War" and says the Obama administration must be tougher in its dealings with both Russia and China.
Law makes landlords tell tenants of foreclosures
Renters no longer have to worry about being surprised when their home is repossessed by a bank now that a new law requiring landlords to give them notice has been signed.
Tucson schools eyes ‘culturally relevant’ classes
TUCSON ai??i?? The Tucson Unified School District is aiming to offer "culturally relevant courses" after its much-debate move to end its Mexican American Studies classes.
Arpaio’s lawyers appeal racial-profiling ruling
Attorneys for an Arizona sheriff are appealing a federal judge's ruling that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office racially profiled Latinos in its immigration enforcement.
Senate immigration bill boosted by border deal
Supporters of bipartisan immigration legislation smoothed the way Friday for likely Senate passage of their handiwork, overcoming last-minute disagreements at the bill's controversial core and tacking on other items certain to build support.
State gathering evidence in Arizona license battle
Civil rights advocates have four months to gather evidence in their case to overturn Arizona's ban on driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits under an Obama administration program.
Brewer signs bill stocked with tax exemptions
A bill that began its life as a small tax break for companies that rent ignition interlock devices for people with DUI convictions but ended up as a catch-all for tax breaks that lawmakers could find no other place to stash in the Legislature's final hours is now law.
Brewer vetoes new payment plan for small district
The superintendent of a three-school district about 50 miles west of Phoenix says teacher layoffs and larger class sizes are likely now that Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that extended the time it has to pay back overspending by six years.
Brewer signs elected officials’ pension bill
A bill replacing pensions for new judges and other elected officials with a 401(k)-style retirement plan ai??i?? a top priority of Republicans this Legislative session ai??i?? was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Brewer vetoes religious property tax bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have expanded property tax exemptions for religious organizations, while also signing another bill that blocks unemployment benefits for church workers.
New law could revive Horne campaign finance case
A bill signed into law by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer could help revive a campaign finance case against Attorney General Tom Horne.
Tucson expands same-sex couples law
TUCSON ai??i?? Tucson city councilors have voted to give same-sex couples broader legal recognition in signing contracts.