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Brewer, Obama have tense moment at airport
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.
Vowing a return, Giffords submits resignation letter
With a vow to someday return, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords formally resigned her seat in Congress today, one year after she was nearly killed in an assassination attempt.
Franks wants to restrict DC abortions
A Republican congressman from Arizona has introduced a bill that would ban abortions of fetuses 20 weeks or older in the District of Columbia.
Gray ends congressional bid, endorses Salmon
Former state Senate Majority Leader Chuck Gray announced today that he has withdrawn from the race rather than challenge the three other candidates for the seat. With Gray out, the race remains between former state House Speaker Kirk Adams, former Congressman Matt Salmon and Arizona Air National Guard Capt. Travis Grantham.
Navajo Nation president wants leeway in federal rules on coal-fired plants
Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly told a Senate committee Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency “ignores reality” by insisting on the most-advanced pollution control technology to update coal-fired power plants.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of Arizona restraining-order law
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a Tempe man who said a long–standing restraining order violated his First Amendment rights and should be dissolved.
Budget chief: Higher ed to take biggest hit from state’s rising health costs
Arizona’s colleges and universities will likely bear the brunt of budget cuts forced by rapidly rising health care costs, the state’s budget director told a Washington audience Tuesday.
US undertaking case-by-case review on deportation
The Obama administration said Thursday it will allow many illegal immigrants facing deportation the chance to stay in this country and apply for a work permit, while focusing on removing from the U.S. convicted criminals and those who might be a national security or public safety threat.
Giffords’ campaign seeks FEC guidance on security
Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' campaign is asking the Federal Election Commission whether she can use donations to help pay for security improvements recommended by the U.S. Capitol Police.
Business owners send message to Congress: Stop the bickering
Valley businesses executives told Congressman Ben Quayle on Tuesday to stop the partisan infighting in Washington if he and his fellow politicians want to restore confidence and stability in the market.
Cardon goes from Flake supporter to rival in Senate race
Just four months after serving on a fundraiser committee for U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake’s Senate campaign, wealthy Mesa investor Wil Cardon announced that he would challenge the congressman for the Republican nomination.
Forest Service says it’s acting on Wallow Fire recovery ahead of legislation
The U.S. Forest Service told a Senate panel Wednesday that work has already begun on recovery of forestland burned by the Wallow Fire, ahead of a bill that would require that action.
