Sign In
Free Newsletter
Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Arizona sees rise in revenues from tribal casinos
Arizona has seen its revenue from tribal casinos rise for the seventh consecutive quarter. The Arizona Department of Gaming reported Wednesday that tribes' payments to the state will be about $24.3 million for the quarter that ended March 31.
Change to Arizona officials’ pension plan proposed
Proposed last-minute legislation would ask Arizona voters to authorize the Legislature to halt enrollment in a public pension system for elected officials and judges and create a new defined-contribution plan for new enrollees.
NH measure supports Arizona’s SB1070 immigration law
CONCORD, N.H. a�� A New Hampshire resolution in support of the tough Arizona law that requires police to check the immigration status of people they want to stop for any reason drew opposition Tuesday rather than support. Only opponents testified at a sparsely attended Senate hearing where the sponsor didn't even show up.
Phoenix delays pension reform until state action
Reforming the pension system for Phoenix employees may have to wait until city officials see how an overhaul of the state employee system plays out. Some reforms the city is considering are similar to state proposals that would force workers to pay more into the system. But a judge recently ruled that unconstitutional in a case brought against a state pension plan.
More to enroll in Ariz. kids’ health care program
Thousands of Arizona kids can now officially enroll in a state health insurance program. Gov. Jan Brewer is scheduled Tuesday to announce the re-opening of enrollment in KidsCare at a news conference at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Probe launched into Pinal County political group
State authorities are investigating whether a recently formed group funded by a politically connected mining company violated Arizona's campaign-finance laws.
New Ariz. bill on electronic billboards approved
Arizona legislators have approved a negotiated compromise to allow electronic billboards in some parts of the state but not others where astronomy observatories are located.
Arizona Senate OKs states’ rights ballot measure
The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and approved a proposed ballot measure to declare that the state has sovereignty over the air, water and other natural resources within its boundaries. The proposed constitutional amendment failed on its initial Senate vote but was approved Monday on a 16-14 vote.
Brewer faces appellate deadline over SB1070 ruling
Gov. Jan Brewer faces a May 9 deadline for filing her appeal of a ruling that prevents police from enforcing yet another portion of Arizona's 2010 immigration enforcement law. Brewer is appealing U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton's Feb. 29 ruling that blocked police from enforcing the law's prohibition on blocking traffic when people seek or offer day labor services on streets.
House to hold vote on Ariz. anti-stalking bill
Lawmakers will consider a revised Arizona anti-stalking bill that had riled social media users for making it criminal to annoy or offend someone online. The Arizona House is scheduled Monday to hold a final vote on a proposal updating state harassment and stalking laws to include smartphones and cyber communication.
Disbarred Maricopa County prosecutor seeking stay
A former Maricopa County prosecutor disbarred for her role in pushing three failed investigations of public officials in court is seeking an immediate stay. Lawyers for Lisa Aubuchon say she's entitled to an appeal before the Arizona Supreme Court.
US: Mexico seized 68,000 guns from US since 2006
WASHINGTON a�� The government said Thursday that 68,000 guns recovered by Mexican authorities in the past five years have been traced back to the United States. The flood of tens of thousands of weapons underscores complaints from Mexico that the U.S. is responsible for arming the drug cartels plaguing its southern neighbor. Six years of violence between warring cartels have killed more tha[...]
