Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Obama asserts executive privilege over Fast and Furious documents
President Barack Obama invoked executive privilege Wednesday to withhold documents a House committee is seeking in an investigation of a flawed gun-smuggling probe in Arizona.
GOP senators won’t say if Obama plan is amnesty
When it comes to President Barack Obama's new immigration policy, Senate Republicans are quite sure they don't like it. They just don't want to say if it amounts to amnesty, at least not yet, while they await guidance on the politically charged issue from presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Judge throws out ex-Thomas aide Rachel Alexander’s appeal
A judge dismissed an appeal of a decision that suspends a former Maricopa County prosecutor's law license for her role in an unsuccessful racketeering lawsuit against county officials on behalf of then-County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Holder and Issa to meet on Operation Fast and Furious
Attorney General Eric Holder wants a House panel to drop plans to try to hold him in contempt of Congress, and the panel's chairman wants more Justice Department documents regarding Operation Fast and Furious, a flawed gun-smuggling probe in Arizona.
Maricopa County feuds costing taxpayers $28M
Legal infighting among Maricopa County officials in recent years has cost taxpayers at least $28 million, a figure that will likely grow.
Arizona Spanish language broadcast stations to run program about SB1070
Twenty-three Spanish language TV and radio stations in Arizona will air a half-hour program Wednesday about the state's 2010 immigration law.
Maricopa County appealing $1M Wilcox settlement
Maricopa County is appealing a federal judge's order for the county to pay more than $1 million to settle a claim by Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
Arizona State University gets $30M defense contract
Arizona State University has been awarded a four-year, $30 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to protect military personnel against bioterrorism.
Hopi lawmakers vote on water rights legislation
Hopi lawmakers have voted to oppose legislation in Congress to settle the tribe's water claims in the Little Colorado River basin.
Maricopa County approves $2.3 billion budget
Maricopa County officials have approved a budget which includes millions of dollars for employee bonuses.
Accused Fast and Furious gun smuggler set to change plea
A man accused of buying guns for a smuggling ring is expected to change his plea in the federal government's botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
Arizona school data system to get upgrade with federal grant
Arizona's school data system is getting an upgrade with money from the federal government.