Recent Articles from The Associated Press
AZ health dept. to roll out hospital compare tool
State health officials are launching a new online tool that will let patients and their families compare the costs and results of health care at hospitals across the state.
Republican vs. Republican on covering uninsured
It's Republican versus Republican in the latest round of political battles over health care.
Meeting aims to improve American Indian education
Educators and language activists are meeting in Flagstaff for a conference aimed at better serving American Indian students.
Court backs Obama’s border-state gun sale reporting rule
A federal appeals court panel Friday unanimously upheld an Obama administration requirement that dealers in southwestern border states report when customers buy multiple high-powered rifles.
Report shows spike in reservation criminal cases
American Indian leaders who criticized the federal government for years over the way authorities handled major crimes on reservations will soon mark progress with the release of newly tracked statistics from the U.S. Justice Department.
Tucson City Council approves new gun ordinances
Tucson has two new local gun laws that supporters say will help police investigate gun-related crimes.
Legislative water panel to meet Friday in Yuma
A special state House panel is beginning a series of meetings across the state on water issues, including the possible establishment of authorities to buy and sell water.
Arizona high court to rule on blood test of juvenile
The Arizona Supreme Court rules Thursday on the case of a juvenile who faced juvenile proceedings for driving under the influence of marijuana in case stemming from a blood test conducted without consent of a parent.
Arizona high court won’t review unused school bond money case
The Arizona Supreme Court won't be reviewing a ruling that overturned the state law allowing school districts to spend unused bond money without asking voters.
Arizona to pursue Planned Parenthood appeal
A U.S. Supreme Court decision not to consider reversing an appeals court ruling blocking Indiana from cutting Medicaid finds to Planned Parenthood won't stop Arizona from appealing a similar ruling.
Unemployment rates fall in nearly all US cities; Yuma still tops
WASHINGTON ai??i?? Unemployment rates fell in almost all large U.S. cities in April, helped by stronger hiring. The gains show the job market is improving throughout the country.
Goldwater Institute threatens suit over pensions
The Goldwater Institute is threatening to sue Phoenix over its practice of increasing retiring workers' pensions by including unused sick leave, vacation and other benefits when calculating the retirement amounts.