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The rainmaker: Ducey played major role in 2016 cycle, helping raise $12M
He may not have been on the ballot, but Gov. Doug Ducey had a greater impact on Arizona’s 2016 elections than most of the people who were.
Push on for boosting education dollars
Various interest groups and Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas are making known their education spending priorities.
Alberto Gutier: Arizona’s most politically prominent Cuban American
Alberto Gutier remembers idyllic days while growing up in Cuba before Fidel Castro’s revolution. He spent his summers on the gorgeous beach of Varadero or playing at the presidential palace.
Studio 48 expected to attract film projects into Arizona
The new Arizona Office of Film and Media is expected to help promote and attract film and media industry projects into the state.
Maricopa attorney: Trump should end marijuana ‘charade’
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery says he expects President-elect Donald Trump's administration to put an end to "the charade" of marijuana legalization laws.
Guns seized from Arizona DES building after director fired
State troopers have confiscated about 50 handguns and 80,000 rounds of ammunition that had been stored in the Arizona Department of Economic Security's basement.
Rick Lavis described as a straight-shooter who worked his magic at the Legislature
Rick Lavis died Nov. 26 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Marti, and their two sons.
Advocates decry another immigrant death at Arizona facility
The weekend death of a Guatemalan woman who became ill at a detention center in Arizona with the most in-custody immigrant deaths in the U.S. is another example of inadequate care and poor practices at the privately run site, advocates for immigrants said this week.
‘Health index’ scores counties on residents’ welfare, major health issues
Diabetes, hypertension and depression are the biggest problems facing Arizona counties, according to a new nationwide health index map that also scored counties on whether they tend to be more healthy or less.
Educators optimistic after seeing final federal rules on school success
State officials welcomed final regulations for the federal school policy that will replace the troubled No Child Left Behind program, which give states more flexibility to determine school success and which schools are falling behind.
Appeals court reinstates lawsuit over University of Arizona police shooting
A woman shot four times will get another chance to prove the University of Arizona police officer used excessive force.
Gov. Ducey to dedicate memorial park for fallen Hotshots
A rugged section of brush-covered hills where 19 Arizona firefighters were killed in a 2013 wildfire will be dedicated as a new state memorial park Tuesday.
