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State investigators seeing more teacher misconduct claims
The investigative unit at the Arizona Department of Education says it has handled an increase in sexual and other misconduct claims against teachers.
Lawmakers, AG look to keep pre-existing condition coverage if Obamacare voided
Two Republican legislators and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are taking the first steps to craft legislation to ensure that Arizonans with pre-existing conditions can still buy health insurance if federal courts strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Glendale, Tucson voters reject city council salary increases
Voters in Glendale and Tucson overwhelmingly voted down large raises for city councilors this week, marking the latest in a series of ill-fated attempts by policymakers to increase their pay.
Court rules out-of-state students not entitled to refunds
Out-of-state students who attended one of the state's three universities are not entitled to a partial refund just because "dreamers'' were allowed to pay the same tuition as Arizona residents, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Medical marijuana cards to become digital next month
Starting in December all Arizona-issued medical marijuana cards will be digital.
After impeachment inquiry vote, Lesko, Stanton face longshot recall efforts
The moves toward impeachment of President Trump are having political ripples here in Arizona.
Most school bond issues, budget overrides appear to be passing
Arizona voters appear poised to approve bond issuances and budget overrides in the majority of the state’s school districts, according to provisional early voting results released by county governments late last night.
Democrats sue over order of candidates’ names on ballots
Calling the current system biased, national Democrats have filed suit to void a state law they say gives Republicans an edge in general elections.
Stephanie Hunter: Sculpting a pioneer of women’s suffrage
rances Willard Munds doggedly lobbied the Arizona Territorial Legislature to recognize women’s right to vote, then turned her attention to winning at the ballot box when the territorial governor objected, fearing it would jeopardize Arizona’s bid for statehood. Months after Arizona finally became a state, the voters – all men – overwhelmingly embraced women’s suffrage.
Disabilities advocates push for better voting access
All Teresa Moore wants is a fair shot at the fundamental right to vote.
Arizona official pleads not guilty in adoption fraud case
An elected official in Arizona accused of running a human smuggling scheme that brought pregnant women from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Arkansas.
Health centers sue AZ Medicaid program for unpaid services
A group of community health centers is suing the state for failing to pay them for the cost of providing certain services to low-income individuals who are uninsured.
