Among veterans in Legislature, a drive to help returning troops
As a retired Marine, Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said he knows how challenging it can be for veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
Bill would state move toward implementing Affordable Care Act provisions
With Arizona declining to establish a health insurance exchange under the federal Affordable Care Act, a lawmaker wants to make sure the state maintains its oversight of insurers and policies.
Arizona inmate dies from possible homicide
Officials say an inmate under the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections has died from a possible homicide.
Online tool shows how proposed performance funding affects AZ schools
A new online tool is designed to help parents, students, teachers and school leaders around Arizona see how newly-proposed performance funding will benefit their local schools.
Yuma mayor suing city council over legal fees from probe
Yuma's mayor is suing the other six members of the City Council and two city officials over his legal fees stemming from an independent investigation.
How the ai???sequesterai??i?? cuts impact Arizona
The White House has released a list of impacts to Arizona from automatic budget cuts that are set to take hold this week.
Brewer in Washington attending governor’s meeting
Gov. Jan Brewer is in Washington to attend a meeting of the National Governor's Association and the winter meetings of the Republican governor's group.
What does a ‘secure’ border look like?
Once, the barren mesas and shrub-covered canyons that extend east of the Pacific Ocean held the most popular routes for illegal immigrants heading into the U.S. Dozens at a time sprinted to waiting cars or a trolley stop in San Diego, passing border agents who were too busy herding others to give pause.
AZ House OKs bill requiring workers to prove eligibility to get unemployment benefits
The Arizona House of Representatives has approved a bill that shifts to workers the burden of proving that they're eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
AZ House panel rejects bill banning photo enforcement
An Arizona House committee on Thursday refused to approve a bill ending the ability of cities and towns to use photo radar and red light cameras, rebuffing opponents who argued electronic enforcement is used to raise money from fines, doesn't save lives and can actually increase dangers on the roads when drivers slam on the brakes to avoid a ticket.
Arizona tribe orders probe into Loop 202 signatures
The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Council wants a police probe into Loop 202 freeway signatures.
Arizona hiker rescued twice in two months
An Arizona sheriff says he hopes a hiker has learned a lesson now that she's been rescued a second time while hiking alone in the rugged Superstition Mountains.