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Harsher animal abuse proposal goes to governor
Arizonans who purposely kill or torture family pets could soon face stiffer prison terms - or at least mandatory counseling.
Senator: Dems seek campaign issue, not charter school reform
Sen. Kate Brophy McGee this week vowed to bring back her bill imposing new rules on charter schools next year, but she said it faces a steep, uphill battle because Democrats want to campaign on the flaws of charter schools.
House votes to end ban on nunchucks
Arizona could soon lose the distinction of being one of only three states in the nation where two sticks tied together with a piece of chain or leather could land someone in state prison.
Legislature passes bill to mandate reporting of school violence
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday approved new mandates on schools to report violent incidents in what Democrats say is feel-good legislation to hide the shortfalls in education funding.
Prison guards and inmates unite in plea for better security
The union representing Arizona prison guards joined an inmate rights group Tuesday to demand that the state immediately fix security problems that they say led to an inmate's death and the severe beating of two guards.
Agriculture, cattle, outdoor recreation prepare for water cutbacks
Some industries depend on water and with a drought going on 20 years in Arizona, they have to adjust.
Board of education votes to settle ‘no promo homo’ lawsuit
Weeks after the Legislature voted to repeal Arizona’s no promo homo’ statute, the Arizona State Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to settle the lawsuit that prompted the change.
Ducey vetoes broader distracted driving bill
Saying it could confuse the issue for motorists, Gov. Doug Ducey late Friday vetoed legislation to create a new offense of distracted driving. In a message to lawmakers, the governor pointed out that he signed a measure earlier this week that prohibits the use of hand-held devices for calling, texting, watching videos and other activities while driving.
Ninth Circuit allows lawsuit against DCS to proceed as class-action
The state Department of Child Safety has to defend how it handles the more than 14,000 children in foster care now and all those who will be there in the future.
Report: Johnson Utilities owner threatened town manager with violence
The Florence town manager told police that the owner of Johnson Utilities threatened last year to cut his throat.
GOP Millennials try to find their way, avoid strife
Steven Sensmeier has been a lifelong Republican – literally.
Experts: Tribes’ role in drought talks watershed for inclusion
Sprouting through the cracked floor of the Sonoran Desert, the tepary bean thrives in the dry heat and carries with it centuries of resilience from the indigenous Pima people of southern Arizona.
