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Key Arizona lawmaker opposed to relaxing sentences
Arizona legislators are squaring off on the possibility of making changes that could ease tough criminal sentencing laws, with one key lawmaker pouring cold water on the idea and another saying he's trying to build consensus for several changes.
Ferrigno among new sheriff’s posse volunteers
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday swore in 56 members of a new volunteer sheriff's posse group that includes "The Incredible Hulk" star Lou Ferrigno.
New Phoenix Social Security office aims to cut disability claims backlog
The Social Security Administration began opening new claims-hearing offices to speed up the process in particularly congested areas. Last year, Phoenix was selected for one such office, which joined existing offices in Phoenix and Tucson.
Latinos face cultural, structural barriers in building wealth
The reasons that Mexican immigrants remain largely unbanked vary: a lack of legal identification, a history of mistrusting banks in their home country and the perceived complexities of banking in another language.
Ratner, Tom’s Tavern owner, passes away
Longtime restaurateur Michael Ratner told his wife, Terry, that in his final weeks he wanted to impart everything he had learned in his life to family and friends. "A lot of people say this, but I watched him do this," Terry said.
Arizona challenge to health care overhaul expands
The Goldwater Institute's original lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Phoenix last month challenges the health care overhaul, and now the group is asking a federal judge for a preliminary injunction to block one provision.
Arizona starting redistricting process
Arizona is gearing up for the once-a-decade job of drawing new political boundaries for the state. The Arizona version of redistricting, as the drawing of new maps of congressional and legislative districts is called, involves blowing up current districts and starting from scratch, says the Independent Redistricting Commission's former chairman.
Medical marijuana wins over AZ voters; What now?
Voter approval of a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona is just the beginning of getting pot to patients dealing with severe, persistent pain.
3 immigrants rescued from smugglers in Phoenix
Arizona authorities said Monday that they rescued three illegal immigrants from smugglers who tied them up so tightly that shoe laces rubbed through their flesh.
Tucson pharmacy hopes to become pot dispensary
The operators of a Tucson pharmacy are hoping to be one of the first dispensaries in southern Arizona after Proposition 203 passed, legalizing medical marijuana in Arizona.
Evan Wyloge talks about the turnaround for the medical marijuana measure
Arizona Capitol Times reporter Evan Wyloge talks about how Proposition 203 came back from behind after ten days of counting ballots to head to a narrow victory, and what's next in the implementation of medical marijuana in Arizona.
Sheriff’s office conducting immigration sweep
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has raided an El Mirage business in its latest operation aimed at suspected illegal immigrants.
