Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Arizona marks 100th birthday with celebrations
Happy 100th birthday, Arizona. Tuesday is the state's centennial, and Gov. Jan Brewer and other dignitaries will participate in celebrations at the Capitol in Phoenix.
Romney visits Arizona
Mitt Romney campaigns in Arizona on Monday as he tries to build on a narrow win in the Maine caucuses over the weekend.
Aboud announces run for congress
State Sen. Paula Aboud of Tucson announced Monday she is running for the U.S. Congress. Aboud announced she will seek the Democratic nomination in the newly redrawn District Two which covers the majority of Pima County and all of Cochise County.
Babeu spends $35,000 on badges, coins
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu spent more than $35,000 on specialty badges and customized coins in honor of Arizona's centennial as his department was heading toward a projected multimillion-dollar deficit.
Arizona Legislature could fund militia for border
The Republican-led Arizona Legislature is considering a bill to fund an armed, volunteer state militia to respond to emergencies and patrol the U.S.-Mexico border.
Federal court rejects challenge to Arizona Snowbowla��s mountain snow-making plan
A federal appeals panel Thursday upheld a lower courta��s ruling that Arizona Snowbowl can use reclaimed water to make snow on federal land at the Flagstaff ski resort.
Obama signs Giffords’ final bill into law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a final bill authored by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was wounded in an Arizona shooting rampage a year ago.
Rural college district to vote against campus guns
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) a�� Members of the Mohave Community College governing board are likely to vote against a bill allowing properly permitted residents to carry guns on campus.
Ariz. to get $150K to enforce fair housing laws
Arizona is getting more than $150,000 to combat housing discrimination.
Arizona submits congressional map to US for review
A federal review of Arizona's map of new congressional districts for compliance with the Voting Rights Act is about to start.
Senate approves bill making lunch program optional
A proposal to overturn a requirement for some schools to participate in a national program providing free and low-cost meals to students is advancing to the state House after Senators approved it Thursday.
Arizona to get more than $1.6B in mortgage deals
Arizona will get more than $1.6 billion to relieve underwater homeowners in settlements for two mortgage fraud lawsuits.