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Land of the free? Report says Arizona trails 10 states in overall freedom
WASHINGTON – Arizona has a reputation as a state full of mavericks and independent thinkers, but a couple of academics have bad news for state residents. We’re No. 11.
Security to be increased for Pat’s Run in Tempe
TEMPE ai??i?? Authorities say security for Pat's Run this weekend in Tempe will be enhanced in light of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Giffords, Barber to speak at US Capitol ceremony
TUCSON ai??i?? U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords are scheduled to be among the speakers at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., to honor Gabriel "Gabe" Zimmerman.
Senate to vote again on shielding lottery winners
The Arizona Senate is set to vote again on a bill allowing lottery winners to keep their anonymity. The Senate rejected Republican Rep. John Kavanagh's bill on a 16-11 vote last week but it is on the calendar for a reconsideration vote Tuesday. The House voted 51-8 in favor of the bill in February.
Package sent to Arpaio could have injured, killed
Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have exploded if opened, leading to serious injuries or death.
Sheriff Arpaio: Explosive device only one of many threats
Authorities are investigating what was reported to be an explosive device addressed to Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" known for his strict treatment of jail inmates and cracking down on illegal immigration.
Lawmakers send bill lifting militia age limit to Brewer
A bill allowing people above the age of 45 to volunteer for the state militia is heading to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk.
Brief video shows confrontation between state senator, Yuma teacher
A cell-phone video shows state Sen. Don Shooter leaving a classroom at a Yuma charter school after he allegedly burst in to confront a teacher. Danielle Munoz, a teacher at the EOC Charter High School in Yuma, took the short video clip of Shooter, R-Yuma, on March 22.
Arizona weighs unemployment tax break for churches
The Arizona Senate is backing a bill that would allow religious organizations to avoid paying unemployment taxes for educational and day care workers.
Comprehensive immigration plan would take tough steps on border
A person familiar with proposed bipartisan immigration legislation being written in the Senate says the bill would require greatly expanded surveillance of the U.S. border with Mexico and greatly increased apprehensions of border crossers in high risk areas.
Arizona Senate passes ban on spam text messages
The Arizona Senate has joined the House in passing a ban on marketers sending unsolicited text messages to cellphones.
Immigrants play more vocal role in reform debate
There was a time when Karina Galicia would change the subject when her friends brought up immigration. She constantly worried that she would be arrested if anyone found out she was living in the U.S. illegally. But after years of hiding it, she decided last year that telling her story would do more good than harm.
