Bipartisanship is hard work; who knew it could be sweaty, too?
It’s one thing to claim that you can work across the congressional aisle in the spirit of bipartisanship. It’s quite another to sweat with members of the other party.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona gay rights case
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Arizona and Nevada involving the rights of same-sex couples.
Former congressman Rick Renzi gets new sentencing date
A new sentencing date has been set for former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi for his convictions on charges that he used his office for personal financial gain and looted a family insurance business to help pay for his 2002 campaign.
Arizona campaign to legalize same sex marriage intensifies
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in two gay-marriage cases Wednesday signaled the start of Arizona’s next round in marriage politics.
Brewer vetoes Tobin’s R&D tax credit bill
Gov. Jan Brewer acted on the last three remaining bills of the 2013 legislative session, including a veto of one of House Speaker Andy Tobin’s top priorities.
Crandall named head of Wyoming Department of Education
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has named Arizona Sen. Rich Crandall the new head of the state’s Department of Education, the governor announced Wednesday afternoon.
Mesa mayor is US Conference of Mayors’ president
MESA - Mesa Mayor Scott Smith has been sworn in as 71st president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Arizonans praise high court’s gay marriage rulings
Arizonans on both sides of the political spectrum are praising the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on gay marriage.
Brewer signs sales tax reform bill
Gov. Jan Brewer signed her sales tax reform bill, bringing closure to an issue that has lingered since the governor’s days in the Legislature nearly two decades ago.
Arizona falls to 47th place among states in national ranking of child well-being
WASHINGTON – Arizona slipped from 46th to 47th place among states in 2011 for the well-being of its children on a variety of measures, including poverty, education, health, and family and community factors, according to a new report.
California man wins Arpaio’s sling for $2,600
The sling that Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio wore after he broke his left shoulder earlier this year has been auctioned off for charity.
Brewer set to sign sales tax overhaul bill
Gov. Jan Brewer is set to sign a major overhaul of the state's sales tax collection system after compromising with cities and towns that worried it would cut their revenue.