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Arizona House rejects immediate ouster of Patterson
The Arizona House has refused to immediately expel Rep. Daniel Patterson over allegations of inappropriate behavior toward other lawmakers but agreed to speed up the pending ethics case against the newly turned independent from Tucson.
Initiative would let Ariz. reject federal action
A Phoenix-based group that focuses on Constitutional freedom is proposing Arizona voters be allowed to reject federal actions. Led by a Phoenix businessman, Checks and Balances In Government has filed a ballot initiative to give the state authority to disregard federal acts they feel violate the U.S. Constitution.
Bill aims to restricts cellphone use by teen drivers
Lawmakers are again trying to keep cellphones out of the hands of teen drivers new to Arizona's roads.
Prosecutors seek approval of AZ inmate’s execution
Prosecutors on Monday asked the Arizona Supreme Court to reschedule the execution of a death-row inmate who was granted a stay of execution last year less than 24 hours before he was set to be put to death.
Janet Napolitano to give speech in AZ at training event
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will deliver a speech Wednesday in Phoenix on information sharing among state, local and tribal officials.
AZ Dems gather to nominate convention delegates
Arizona Democrats have picked President Barack Obama as their nominee for president in a largely symbolic vote.
Brewer’s veto not the only fight against billboards
Billboard foes are cheering Gov. Jan Brewer's recent veto of a bill that would have permitted electronic billboards on state and federal highways, but more fights are ahead for billboard opponents.
Tucson texting ban now on the books
TUCSON a�� Text message while driving within the Tucson city limits is now against the law. The new ordinance began Sunday.
Mohave County court asking for 7th division
KINGMAN a�� The Mohave County Superior Court is seeking a seventh division and is asking the board of supervisors to petition Gov. Jan Brewer to expand the Superior Court in northwest Arizona.
Arizona unemployment rate remains at 8.7 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 8.7 percent in February as most sectors of the economy added jobs amid gradual improvement in the state's economy. State Department of Administration economists say seven of the 11 major sectors gained jobs, three lost jobs and one was flat.
Arizona legislators again say yes to free tickets
It's been a year since the Fiesta Bowl scandal embarrassed legislators, but at least some Arizona lawmakers still like their perks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have again offered free tickets to legislators for the baseball team's first game of the season, and a team executive said Tuesday that at least 40 of the 90 senators and representatives have accepted so far.
Collective bargaining debate
It may have passionate allies at the state Capitol, but the Goldwater Institute is so far failing to advance the centerpiece of its anti-union agenda: ending public employees' ability to negotiate over salary and benefits.
