Crane’s use of ‘colored people’ in House debate brings swift condemnation

Reactions to Arizona Rep. Eli Crane’s use of the term “colored people” during a House floor debate Thursday ranged from “utter shock” to suggestions that it was a “dog whistle...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

John Phelps: Politically independent former Army lawyer

John Phelps PHOTO BY BEN GILES/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES John Phelps is retiring. Again. The 25-year U.S. Army veteran left the military in 2003, only to plunge...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

McCain used his influence on big things for the little guy

In this Oct. 17, 2015, photo, John McCain meets with veterans. (Photo by Timon Harper/Timon Harper Photography) Sen. John McCain was a lot of things...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Ducey abandons plan to pay for cemeteries with veterans fund

Doug Ducey Facing a flurry of opposition from veterans and questions from legislators, Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday abandoned his plan to pay for cemetery operations...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Funeral services for Miranda planned for Monday

Ben Miranda (File photo) Funeral services for former Arizona legislator Ben Miranda are scheduled for next week in Phoenix. A funeral Mass will be held Monday...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Officials: Valley agencies close to eliminating chronic homelessness among vets

This Navy veteran, who asked to be identified only as Mitch, found a home at a transitional shelter two weeks ago. He said he welcomed the...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Arizonans in ‘Old Guard’ say honoring the fallen is the greatest service

Units of the Old Guard stand in formation during an Army retirement ceremony on Nov. 1 at Fort Myer. (Cronkite News Service photo by Chad Garland)...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Advocates, doctors urge state to add PTSD to medical pot treatment

Mike Ulinger, who retired after 30 years as a Phoenix firefighter, said he couldn’t go anywhere or do anything and became an alcoholic to self-treat post-traumatic stress disorder he attributes...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Thousands of Arizona veterans face backlog on disability claims with VA

[caption id="attachment_52565" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Korean War veteran Gilbert Torres said he doesn’t understand why it’s taken more than a year to get answers to two disability claims he has pending...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Veterans: marijuana eases PTSD

More veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other pain are turning to marijuana to deal with their symptoms. The Arizona Republic reports veterans and advocates are urging health officials to...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

National Guard engaging clergy to help prevent service member, veteran suicide

Louise Wilson began worrying about a member of her church while volunteering with him at Phoenix Veterans Affairs Hospital. A veteran himself, the man seemed to compulsively arrange shampoo...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Arizona joins national effort to address homelessness among veterans

[caption id="attachment_41488" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Robert Herr, an Army veteran who became homeless, received help from the private group U.S. Vets in Phoenix. As a result, he has temporary housing and...

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Upcoming Event

Tag: Veteran

Crane’s use of ‘colored people’ in House debate brings swift condemnation

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

John Phelps: Politically independent former Army lawyer

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

McCain used his influence on big things for the little guy

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Ducey abandons plan to pay for cemeteries with veterans fund

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Funeral services for Miranda planned for Monday

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Officials: Valley agencies close to eliminating chronic homelessness among vets

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Arizonans in ‘Old Guard’ say honoring the fallen is the greatest service

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Advocates, doctors urge state to add PTSD to medical pot treatment

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Thousands of Arizona veterans face backlog on disability claims with VA

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Veterans: marijuana eases PTSD

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

National Guard engaging clergy to help prevent service member, veteran suicide

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

Arizona joins national effort to address homelessness among veterans

Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals

NEWSLETTER