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Arizona redistricting commission OKs legislative, congressional maps
Arizona's redistricting commission members divided along party lines Tuesday as they approved maps of new congressional and legislative districts by identical 3-2 votes.
Court won’t review congressional immunity defense in Rick Renzi case
The Supreme Court won't hear a bid by former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi to block his trial on charges of extortion and other crimes.
Arpaio to appeal decision in racial profiling case
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is appealing a federal judge's ruling that prohibited his deputies from detaining people under Arizona's immigrant smuggling law based solely on the suspicion that they're in the country illegally.
Carmona raises $570,000 in Senate race
Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona's campaign says he has raised $570,000 in six weeks for his bid for the U.S. Senate.
Arizona schools finish near bottom in national report card on education
Arizona schools were ranked in the bottom 10 states in a national report Thursday that gave the state a below–average grade in student achievement, teacher requirements and state spending, among other areas.
Lawmakers announce civics program for centennial
In honor of Arizona's upcoming 100th birthday, state lawmakers are creating a project to teach Arizona students about government and citizenship.
Lawmaker: Outlaw devices that hide license plates from traffic cameras
A Tucson lawmaker is renewing a push to ban license plate coverings that thwart photo enforcement cameras, saying the products endanger the public and law-breakers alike.
Democrat faults Brewer’s repurchase proposal
A Democrat legislator says Republican Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to repurchase three high-profile state buildings that the state sold to help close budget shortfalls is misguided.
Senate committee endorses ban on synthetic stimulant ingredients
Compounds used to make so-called bath salts, synthetic stimulants currently sold by some smoke shops and convenience stores, would be illegal under legislation endorsed Wednesday by a state Senate committee.
Report: Arizona has second-worst traffic-safety laws in the nation
Arizona got a failing grade Wednesday from a national highway safety group that said the state has adopted fewer than five of the 15 laws the group considers basic to traffic safety.
U.S. interior secretary touts giant Gila Bend solar plant’s economic impact
While touring a solar power generating station that will provide power to tens of thousands of Arizona homes, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Wednesday that America’s embrace of renewable energy will create jobs and boost the economy.
McCain raps high court’s campaign finance ruling
Sen. John McCain says the Supreme Court ruling that led to formation of super PACs was "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen."
