Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Flake, Cardon to square off tonight in debate
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake and businessman Wil Cardon square off late Thursday in a televised debate in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate.
Trial set for man accused of killing border agent
A federal judge has reset the trial date for a Mexican man charged with killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Arizona immigration law subject of hearing Tuesday
A judge has set a hearing Tuesday to consider a request by opponents of Arizona's immigration law that would thwart a U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the statute's most contentious section.
Initiative on sales tax hike certified for ballot
An initiative measure for a sales tax increase has been certified to appear on Arizona's November ballot after checks of petitions found enough valid voter signatures.
Brewer issues executive order to thwart new Obama immigration plan
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed an executive order directing state agencies to deny driver's licenses and other public benefits to young illegal immigrants who obtain work authorizations under a new Obama administration program.
Phoenix, Tucson mayors lead Mexico trade mission
The mayors of Phoenix and Tucson lead a trade mission to Mexico this week as part of effort to foster relations with Arizona's largest trading partner.
Maricopa County Superior Court hires administrator
Maricopa County Superior Court has hired a new court administrator.
Court dismisses suit vs Arizona’s Day of Prayer
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proclamations declaring a state "day of prayer."
U.S. House files suit against Holder over Fast & Furious records
The Republican-run House on Monday asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder, demanding that he produce records on a bungled gun-tracking operation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
‘Joe the Plumber’ says at Lori Klein fundraiser ‘start shooting’ on border
An Ohio plumber thrust into national politics during the 2008 presidential campaign says the United States needs to build a fence at the Mexico border and "start shooting" at suspected illegal immigrants.
Gabrielle Giffords, husband moving back to Tucson
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband are moving back to Tucson on Sunday, a year and a half after she moved to Houston to undergo intensive physical and speech therapy after she was wounded by a gunman at an event outside a grocery store.
Arizona ballot measure for 1-cent sales tax headed to court
Legal briefs filed with the Arizona Supreme Court preview the kind of advocacy groups and others who will likely be taking sides for and against a proposed increase in the state's sales tax.