Sign In
Free Newsletter
Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Border security expo begins amid fed spending cuts
Several high-level government officials canceled their plans to attend the border security expo in Phoenix this week, and many vendors worry that government cuts could mean less money to go around and longer waits to secure contracts, at least until Congress agrees on a plan to free up funds.
Arizona law on medical malpractice suits upheld
A new Arizona Supreme Court ruling upholds a state law that seeks to screen out flimsy medical-malpractice suits by requiring that plaintiffs have a testifying witness from the same medical specialty as the doctor being sued.
Gilbert manai??i??s fight for knife rights sweeps across the country
For the past seven years, wilderness survival expert Doug Ritter of Gilbert has been building national support for laws allowing more knives in more places.
Ariz. agencies raise awareness of ‘Move Over’ law
"Move Over!" That's the message from the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety in an effort to keep emergency responders, highway crews and stranded motorists safe along highways.
Arizona gets ‘C’ grade for legislative openness
A national pro-transparency group says the Arizona Legislature isn't doing a great job of sharing information with the public.
Suntech Power to close Arizona factory
Chinese solar panel maker Suntech Power Holdings Co. is closing its factory in Goodyear, Ariz., in part because of higher production costs.
Mark Kelly buys AR-15 assault weapon to make point
The husband of former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords says he bought an assault weapon in Tucson to make a point about the ease of background checks for gun owners.
AZ House passes bill barring student association fee use for politics
Student groups won't be able to use student fees collected by universities to support political causes under a bill passed by the Arizona House.
Federal court upholds ethnic studies prohibition
A federal court has upheld the constitutionality of Arizona's law that prohibits public schools from offering courses that teach ethnic solidarity.
Obama friend or foe? McCain charts his course
Republican Sen. John McCain is a walking contradiction, antagonizing President Barack Obama over foreign policy one minute, cooperating with the Democrat the next on immigration and the budget. So who is the real McCain?
Brewer to attend dedication of shooting range
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is scheduled to attend Wednesday's dedication of a soon-to-be-opened shooting range in Fort Mohave.
Speaker Tobin not giving up on water authority bill
A proposal that would allow the creation of new agencies to secure new regional water supplies is stalled in the Arizona House, but Speaker Andy Tobin says he's not convinced opposition from Yuma farmers means the bill won't move this year.
