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Thousands of English learners expected to advance
Four hours a day of English classes appears to be working as nearly 40,000 Arizona students prepare to enter regular classes this coming school year.
Both sides claim win in Supreme Court ruling
Gov. Jan Brewer, Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams all claimed victory following the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling in the governor’s case against the Legislature. Less than... […]
Resort developer sued over low-income housing
A developer who wants to build a $600 million luxury hotel in Scottsdale is in a battle with the federal government.
Coconino forest supervisor leaving for D.C.
FLAGSTAFF - The Coconino National Forest's supervisor is leaving her post after six years to take a job in Washington, D.C.
House OKs bill to use tires to fill mines
The Arizona House has approved a bill to allow waste tires to be used as fill in abandoned mines. The House's 35-21 vote June 22 sends the bill to the Senate. It would require that tires be covered by 10 feet of rock or dirt.
Ariz. superintendent arrested on child exploitation charges
TUCSON - Federal authorities have arrested the superintendent of a Tucson-area school district on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Poll shows voters favor Brewer’s budget over lawmakers’
A poll released to the public June 23 shows most likely voters support Gov. Jan Brewer and her budget plans, including a proposal to temporarily raise the sales tax by... […]
Senate acts on scores of bills, shoots down texting ban
Bills to ban texting while driving, smoking in a car with a minor fail The Arizona Senate has rejected legislation that aimed to ban texting while driving on all state roadways. Senators also have voted down a measure that would have prohibited smoking in a car if a minor is in the vehicle.
Sharpton seeks help in Arpaio abuse probe
The Rev. Al Sharpton on June 19 called for opponents of an Arizona sheriff who has aggressively cracked down on illegal immigration to videotape alleged racial profiling by the sheriff's office.
State lawmaker’s trial pushed back to July
State Sen. John Huppenthal's trial on misdemeanor charges of theft and tampering with a campaign sign has been pushed back until July.
New name for unincorporated Queen Creek area
Residents of unincorporated Queen Creek will vote June 22 on a new name for their community but it'll only represent what the Postal Service calls it.
Law enforcement criticizes concealed gun proposal
Late-emerging legislation to allow Arizonans to carry concealed weapons without state permits is drawing criticism from law enforcement officials.
