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Homeland Security secretary to visit Arizona border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson plans a visit to Arizona a day after meeting with officials along the border in Texas.
Tom Morrissey challenges McComish
A former state Republican Party chairman is challenging Senate Majority Leader John McComish of Phoenix in this year’s primary.
Arizona not adding more medical marijuana uses
Arizona is again turning down proposals to expand the state's medical marijuana program.
Navajos recall long walk to voting rights
As a girl growing up on the Navajo Nation in the 1950s and '60s, LeNora Fulton remembers her parents making a major event out of voting.
Private drone test site launches in southern Arizona
Despite Arizona losing out on a federal contract to be a launching pad for drones, a group in the southern part of the state is going ahead with its plans for a private test site.
Tobin faces challenge of uniting House Republican caucus
House Speaker Andy Tobin is entering his final year in the House, and it will be a busy year. Tobin must bring together the two factions of the Republican Caucus and maintain control of the House, while simultaneously hitting the campaign trail for Arizona’s massive 1st Congressional District.
Dalessandro appointed to state Senate
Green Valley Democrat Andrea Dalessandro was appointed to the Arizona State Senate on Tuesday morning, filling a vacancy left by former lawmaker Linda Lopez.
Appropriations chair: AZ spending too much on unneeded college educations
Arizona is spending too much money providing a university education to students who really do not need it, according to the head of the House Appropriations Committee.
Feds reject Arizona proof of citizenship voting requirement
In a rebuff to state officials, the head of the federal Elections Assistance Commission has rejected Arizona's request to require proof of citizenship by those using a federal form to register to vote.
Governor Brewer proposes modest spending increases in budget
Gov. Jan Brewer proposed a $9.31 billion budget for the 2015 fiscal year that includes about $175 million in ongoing new spending for education and funding increases for Arizona’s troubled child welfare agency.
Brewer touts legacy in session-opening speech
Much of Gov. Jan Brewer’s State of the State address had the aura of an undeclared farewell speech as the governor reminisced about the accomplishments of the past five years.
Republican lawmaker proposes repealing Medicaid expansion
Rep. Adam Kwasman, R-Oro Valley, introduced legislation today that would repeal Arizona’s Medicaid expansion, reversing the outcome of the most contentious legislative fight of 2013.
