Arizona gets $1.2M in federal public housing funds
Four public housing authorities in Arizona will share more than $1.2 million in federal grants.
Arizonans without insurance can sign up Tuesday
A key portion of the Affordable Care Act rolls out Tuesday, allowing Arizonans without employer-provided health insurance to sign up for policies on a government-run exchange and check to see if some of the costs will be offset by tax credits.
Senator’s wife seeks divorce two months after he was cleared in sex abuse case
Penny Raye Murphy, wife to Sen. Rick Murphy, has sued for divorce in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Mayor Stanton: Electronic vehicles, sustainability no longer ‘optional nicety’
Committing to preserving the environment, including supporting the use of electric vehicles, is no longer an “optional nicety” for cities, Mayor Greg Stanton said Friday.
2nd Republican to run for Congress in 2nd District
A second Republican is now in the race for the congressional seat representing southern Arizona now held by Democrat Ron Barber.
Brewer: Tuskegee Airmen showed that persistence overcomes barriers
When the Army Air Corps launched an experiment allowing black servicemen to fly planes during World War II, Robert Ashby said he jumped at the chance to be a pilot.
Brnovich files to run against Horne in GOP primary
Former Department of Gaming director Mark Brnovich filed to run for attorney general, officially giving the embattled Tom Horne a challenge in the Republican primary.
Report: Obamacare premiums in Arizona among lowest in nation
Arizona residents will be offered health-insurance plans with some of the lowest premiums in the country when federal insurance marketplaces begin open enrollment Tuesday under Obamacare, the government said Wednesday.
Maricopa County sheriff hires constitutional expert
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office will spend up to $200,000 for a law-enforcement policies and constitutional law expert who will train staff and evaluate the agency's internal policies.
Stroke was very serious but Rep. Goodale is improving rapidly, sister says
Republican Rep. Doris Goodale of Kingman has made significant progress since suffering a severe stroke caused by a blood clot on Sunday, her twin sister said.
EPA issues supplemental clean air plan for Navajo Station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a supplemental proposal to reduce emissions at the Navajo Generating Station, roughly a week after the federal agency extended the public comment period on plans to clean up the coal-burning power plant.
Law has Game and Fish Department rolling out new license options
Rodney Behrens stood at the edge of Encanto Park’s lake, attaching bait to a fishing pole not far from one he had already cast in hopes of hooking catfish.