Recent Articles from The Associated Press
State Sen. Debbie Lesko seeking US House seat
A second state senator has formally announced a run for the U.S. House seat left vacant when Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned.
Sexual misconduct allegations forces former 9th Circuit chief judgeai??i??s resignation
A prominent U.S. appeals court judge announced his retirement Monday days after women alleged he subjected them to inappropriate sexual conduct or comments.
Ex-Rep Phil Lovas jumps into race to replace US Rep. Franks
Former state Rep. Phil Lovas is jumping into the special election race to replace U.S. Rep. Trent Franks.
Business leaders plan push to increase education sales tax
A group of business leaders is pushing for a measure to go on the 2020 ballot to increase the sales tax that supports Arizona public K-12 schools and universities.
ASU moving its Thunderbird School of Global Management
Arizona State University officials say they're moving the Thunderbird School of Global Management from its historic Glendale campus to a new facility on ASU's downtown Phoenix campus.
Arizona Supreme Court to consider taxation of leased solar panels
The state Court of Appeals last May upheld a trial judge's ruling that state Department of Revenue was wrong when it determined in 2013 the leased rooftop solar systems should be subject to property tax as electricity generating systems.
Trent Franks announces he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital
Franks said in a written statement his wife became ill Friday and he decided the best thing for his family would be for his resignation to become effective immediately.
ACLU sues over Arizona law targeting anti-Israel boycotts
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an Arizona law prohibiting state contractors from supporting boycotts against Israel.
Arizona Supreme Court punishes former lawmaker for misconduct as justice of the peace
The court's announcement Tuesday says it censured Justice of the Peace Paula Aboud because she took a copy of an assessment and answer key from her judicial orientation mentor while he was out of the room.
Yee announces candidacy for GOP nomination for treasurer
The 43-year-old Phoenix Republican has announced her candidacy for the office now held by fellow Republican Jeff DeWit, who is not running for re-election.
New leader named for public interest law firm
A new executive director has been named to lead a nonprofit public interest law firm best known for suing the state and other government entities for failing to follow the law.
Judge throws out complaint against Somerton pastor
A judge in Yuma has thrown out a criminal complaint against a pastor who was accused of doing illegal renovations on his church building.