Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Ariz. lawmakers want students to learn how to budget
The Arizona House of Representatives has advanced a measure that would require some high school students to learn about personal finance before graduating.
Former Ariz. congressman to marry partner in DC
TUCSON ai??i?? Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe says he and his partner of eight years plan to get married this weekend in Washington, D.C.
FDIC shutters Central Arizona Bank
WASHINGTON ai??i?? Regulators have closed a small bank in Arizona, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 13 this year. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Tuesday seized Central Arizona Bank, based in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Gov. Brewer to attend 4th Medicaid Rally
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is planning to attend a rally at the Capitol this week designed to pressure lawmakers into approving her plan to expand Medicaid.
Phoenix gun buyback runs out of gift cards
Organizers of Phoenix's second gun buyback are lauding the event as a success. In less than two hours, organizers ran out of grocery store gift cards for those who brought handguns, rifles and other guns to exchange.
Lawmakers to see cut in daily pay this week
Members of the state Legislature will see their pay cut this week as the session passes its 120th day and automatic cuts in their daily per diem payments are triggered.
1st marijuana dispensary in Yavapai County to open
PRESCOTT ai??i?? The first medical marijuana dispensary in Yavapai County is set to open this week in Chino Valley.
Jury hears testimony in former Rep. Renzi’s trial
A jury has begun hearing testimony in the trial of former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi.
Arpaio recall group has paid signature gatherers again
A group trying to oust Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is again paying professionals to gather signatures from voters in a bid to force a recall election against the lawman.
Bill makes Arizona landlords tell tenants of foreclosures
The Arizona Senate has joined the House in giving final approval to a bill requiring landlords to notify tenants when their property enters foreclosure.
Phoenix mayor to spend night in homeless shelter
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will get a firsthand look at what it's like for some of the city's homeless veterans.
Brewer appoints new superior court judges
Gov. Jan Brewer has appointed three attorneys to serve on the Pima County Superior Court.