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Brewer announces U.S. Supreme Court appeal for SB1070
Rather than prolong the case by more than a year, Gov. Jan Brewer will appeal an injunction against major components of the state’s controversial immigration law directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Napolitano urges federal immigration overhaul
The nation's domestic security chief stressed Saturday that a comprehensive immigration overhaul should be left up to Congress, rebuking Georgia politicians who recently adopted a crackdown on illegal immigration that's considered among the nation's toughest.
US Attorney issues warning over medical marijuana
Federal prosecutors issued a sharp warning Monday to people planning to open medical marijuana dispensaries or large-scale growing operations under Arizona's new medical marijuana law.
Politicos salivate as Adams challenges mentor for Congress
With the legislative session over, Kirk Adams was finally able to do what he’d wanted to do for months, and what some have expected him to do for years: run for Congress.
Comprehensive immigration reform probably doomed
President Barack Obama revisited a key campaign promise when he hosted a White House meeting of elected officials and experts on immigration. But if a major overhaul of the nation's immigration policy is his goal, Republicans in Congress say he shouldn't hold his breath.
Feds seek dismissal of Brewer’s immigration suit
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss Gov. Jan Brewer's lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
Obama, advocates discuss immigration law overhaul
Under pressure from advocates and the 2012 re-election calendar, President Barack Obama on Tuesday enlisted a diverse group of elected officials and religious, business, labor and civil rights leaders to help build support for a long-stalled overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
House budget serves as key issue in Senate races
Expect to hear a lot about the House GOP's budget blueprint going into next year's elections, particularly in Arizona, Nevada and wherever else Republican representatives hope to make the jump to the U.S. Senate
Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform
President Barack Obama has marshaled the likes of former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the mayors of New York and San Antonio and Philadelphia's police commissioner in an attempt to show wide and varied support for an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
AZ’s congressional votes: Week ending April 15, 2011
Here's how Arizona's members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending April 15.
Critics fault retired Justice O’Connor over ethics
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor continues to hear cases in U.S. appeals courts, while also playing a role in public policy issues. Her critics say she should do one or the other, but not both.
Brewer won’t keep Grand Canyon open during shutdown
If a federal government shutdown closes Grand Canyon National Park, Gov. Jan Brewer won’t follow the playbook of her predecessor, who vowed keep the park open with state resources – and National Guard troops – if necessary.
