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Redistricting commission cancels two meetings
The state redistricting commission is scrambling its meeting schedule due to members' scheduling conflicts as the panel tries to settle on final maps for new congressional and legislative districts before Christmas.
Judge dismisses suit on Arizona ‘day of prayer’ proclamations
A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proclamations declaring a state "day of prayer."
Redistricting commission shows signs of friction
Arizona's redistricting commission is showing signs of friction as it struggles to approve final congressional and legislative districts, with Republicans complaining that their proposals are being ignored or buried.
Experts say decades of managing tribal forest helped stop Wallow Fire at reservation
For decades, the White Mountain Apache Tribe has cleared young trees, logged larger trees and burned underbrush to replicate the natural burn-and-growth cycle of the Ponderosa pine forest. Jonathan Brooks, tribal forest manager for the tribe, said that made it easy for firefighters to create a backfire here to deprive the approaching Wallow Fire of fuel.
Elections officials grapple with new Native American language rule
Coconino County election officials have provided translators at the polls for Navajo speakers. They have done the same for Hopi voters.
But Yuma has them stumped.
High court to look at state immigration laws
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule on Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigrants.
The justices said they will review a federal appeals court ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law.
Group files initiative to legalize Arizona casinos
A group calling itself Arizonans for Fair Gaming has filed an initiative that would allow gambling at private casinos and racetracks if it wins voter approval.
High court could look at state immigration laws
The Obama administration is waging a furious legal fight against a patchwork of state laws targeting illegal immigrants, and on Monday the Supreme Court has its first chance to jump into the fray.
Brewer appoints Game and Fish Commission member
Gov. Jan Brewer has appointed political consultant Kurt Davis to an opening on the state's Game and Fish Commission.
Leaks of probe involving ill son trouble Brewer
Gov. Jan Brewer says she's troubled that an adult son's mental illness is again in the news, with a newspaper reporting that federal authorities investigated whether Ronald Brewer improperly received Social Security disability benefits while his mother had a role in his receiving the benefits.
Republican: Heads must roll in Fast and Furious
Republican lawmakers told Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday to fire some Justice Department subordinates over the flawed arms-trafficking investigation called Operation Fast and Furious.
Panel chairman blasts Justice Dept. on gun probe
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee accuses the Justice Department of giving inconsistent statements about what he calls a reckless and dangerous law enforcement program.
