Thomas challenges State Bar’s case against him
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has filed motions before the presiding disciplinary judge of the Arizona Supreme Court attacking the legitimacy of the State Bar of Arizona's case to have him disbarred.
Arpaio says he’s not seeking US Senate seat
Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line stance on crime and tough enforcement of immigration laws, doused speculation that he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl, saying Friday that he doesn't plan on going to Washington.
Bundgaard involved in domestic violence incident
Phoenix police say the girlfriend of Arizona Senate majority leader Scott Bundgaard is in custody after the two got into a fight.
Democrats: We want a Republic of Pima!
Lacking the numbers to block Republican-run legislation, Democratic legislators are resorting to sarcasm to highlight what one described as “ridiculous” measures that are advancing.
Sen. Yarbrough: Ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors
A state senator wants to keep electronic cigarettes out of kids’ hands by making it a petty offense for merchants to sell them to minors and for minors to buy them.
Lawmaker wants referendum on future of public financing for campaigns
A state lawmaker wants Arizona voters to decide whether to eliminate public funding for political campaigns, a change that would do away with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
Home valuations in Maricopa County drop 11%
Maricopa County homeowners will see how much their homes are worth when county tax valuations begin arriving in the mail Friday.
Tea party gathers for Phoenix convention
Tea party members are gathered in Phoenix for three days of meetings to push reforms and back Republicans.
Bill addresses liability when OHV riders make recreational use of land
SB 1229, authored by Sen. John Nelson, R-Litchfield Park, would expand the definition of a recreational user to include a person using an off-highway, off-road or all-terrain vehicle.
Brewer cuts $470,000 check for SB 1070 defense
Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday approved a $470,322 check for Arizona’s defense of SB 1070.
Phoenix activist Sal Reza arrested at State Capitol
Phoenix human rights activist Salvador Reza has been arrested and accused of trespassing at the State Capitol.
Panel looks at creating new Southern Arizona state
Some Southern Arizonans are joining forces to push for the creation of a 51st state carved out of Pima County. The new state would be called Baja Arizona.