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Appeals court rules marijuana odor alone not enough for warrant
The smell of marijuana is no longer enough in Arizona for police to get a warrant and come busting down the door, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.
Trump-GOP feud escalates after rival goes after him
Donald Trump pushed back ever harder Tuesday against Republicans fed up with his provocations, disclosing one opponent's cell number in a fiery speech and lashing out at an influential newspaper as part of an in-your-face escalation of the feud.
CCEC broadening effort to shine a light on ‘dark money’
A proposed rule change at the Clean Elections Commission that was initially aimed at cracking down on “convenience corporations” that form to spend dark money in elections may undergo a significant change thanks to the recommendations of former Commissioner Louis Hoffman.
Food fight: FDA plan to cut trans fats from foods divides consumers
St. Johns rancher Jay Platt says he has never consumed trans fat in his life. The 64-year-old checks labels on his food, raises his own beef and grows and cans vegetables with his wife, Tricia. Together, he said, they stay away from pre-packaged foods.
Disavowed by GOP leaders, Trump has supporters cheering
The Republican establishment may hope this is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump's circus-like run for the presidency.
Arizona reports budget surplus after taxes
Arizona ended the budget year with a $266 million surplus, a stark contrast from the $132 million deficit lawmakers had planned for.
Walden not running for CD2
Nan Walden, a wealthy pecan farmer, environmental attorney and former DC insider who has been rumored to be considering a run for the Democratic nomination against Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, will not be seeking the Democratic nomination to take on McSally, according to Democratic Party officials.
Ducey orders review, new rules on fetal tissue after Planned Parenthood video
Gov. Doug Ducey jumped into the national fray over a video showing a Planned Parenthood doctor discussing the donation of aborted fetal tissue for medical research, ordering the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement new rules to ensure that tissue from abortions isn’t being illegally sold in the state.
Group takes to Capitol to protest spending on extra prison beds
Groups of stakeholders dedicated to reducing prison populations urged Gov. Doug Ducey and lawmakers Monday to cancel plans to spend $50 million on new prison beds.
Food trucks coming back to Capitol, looking to relocate
A group of food truck operators who set up shop at the Capitol every Friday said it will find a new location due to a permitting dispute with the city.
New downtown Phoenix arena could bring end to Coyotes’ bumpy desert road
When the Winnipeg Jets moved to the desert and became the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996, it was a bold statement, part of the NHL’s efforts in the 1990s to place hockey in markets previously believed untenable.
Customers flock to new utility-owned solar programs
When Tucson Electric Power opened up spots in its brand-new rooftop solar program on July 1, the utility received 200 applications within the first half-hour.
