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Jan 1, 2018

LD13 picks three for Montenegro’s seat

GOP precinct committeemen in LD13 nominated Sine Kerr, Joanne Osborne and Royce Jenkins to replace Montenegro in the Senate on Thursday night. To read more on this item plus all... […]

Dec 18, 2017

Phoenix Art Museum

When it comes to art, few names draw as much as interest as the Phoenix Art Museum, the largest of its kind in the Southwest. The museum, which opened its... […]

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., takes his seat before the start of a House Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, on Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Dec 8, 2017

Trent Franks announces he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital

Arizona Rep. Trent Franks announced today he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital.

Nov 14, 2017

Arizona Capitol Times recognizes McCain, others as 2017 Leaders of the Year in Public Policy

The Arizona Capitol Times today recognized U.S. Sen. John McCain, along with more than two dozen individuals and groups, for advancing public policy in ways that positively affect the lives of Arizonans.

Volunteers along with students in the Roosevelt School District work together with United Way on school beautification projects such as playground repainting, creating U.S. maps on the playground and school murals.
Aug 28, 2017

Valley of the Sun United Way targets hunger, homelessness, kids, families

Valley of the Sun United Way has been investing in local communities for nearly a century with a unique model of bringing together public services, businesses, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.

Mary Ann Mendoza, co-founder of Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime, speaks June 27 at its launch. (Photo by Megan Janetsky/Cronkite News)
Jun 30, 2017

Crime by illegal immigrants at the heart of Mesa woman’s crusade

Critics say they understand the pain that crime victims go through, but that groups like the Department of Homeland Security’s new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office unfairly stigmatize all immigrants for the actions of a criminal few.

Nov 21, 2016

Election rejection: independent voters don’t feel respected, but can’t be ignored

Independent voters, who get shut out of primary elections and are ignored by Republicans and Democrats, proved in the 2016 election that squandering their voices is politically dangerous.

Nov 9, 2016

GOP retains majority, picks Yarbrough as leader

With the dream of splitting the Senate slipping away from Democrats, Senate Republicans today elected Yarbrough as the chamber’s president, ushering in a new era of leadership with the departure... […]

Jun 20, 2016

Dolphin virus adds to deaths in disruptive Florida lagoon Orlando

Dolphin virus adds to deaths in disruptive Florida lagoon Orlando DeVante Parker Jersey, fl Fla. East Coast has spread into a Florida lagoon where associated with manatees, Brown pelicans and... […]

May 2, 2016

Tribes, Grijalva ask Obama to protect 1.7 million acres at Grand Canyon

Tribal leaders joined Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., on April 26, urging President Barack Obama to designate 1.7 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a national monument, bypassing Congress in the process.

Feb 9, 2016

Panel advances bill to ease child safety caseloads

A House panel advanced a bill that would exempt the Department of Child Safety from investigating certain non-criminal reports of abuse or neglect.

Dec 31, 2015

Active, but not activist: Reagan wades into controversial issues

Michele Reagan’s first year as secretary of state was marked by a flurry of activity. The longtime former legislator took on more of an activist role than her predecessor, Ken Bennett, wading into a number of controversial issues.

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