Arizona marks 2 years since Giffords shooting
Arizona residents will mark the two-year anniversary of the 2011 shooting of then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Tuesday with bells ringing across Tucson amid a heated national debate over gun control.
Maricopa County attorney argues Arizona abortion law is constitutional
A federal judge made the right call in concluding that Arizona’s law banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is constitutional, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery argued in written briefs filed today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ban on all new billboards in Phoenix may be headed to ballot
A group has filed petitions aimed at banning all new billboards in Phoenix.
Ariz. bill targets cell phone use by teen drivers
Arizona lawmakers are renewing a push for legislation to prohibit young drivers from using cell phones while behind the wheel.
Road Warriors: Fight over texting while driving heating up
In a recent automobile commercial, an actor carps about the perils of driving on America's roadways, describing the dangers of motoring next to a guy steering his vehicle with his knees while talking on his cellphone and eating a cheeseburger.
Clean Elections bans ‘slate strategy’
The future of Clean Elections matching funds is up in the air, but on Nov. 17 the Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted to ban a campaign strategy involving the funds.
Texting-ban revival falls flat in Senate
A last-minute effort on June 23 failed to revive legislation to ban texting while driving. Senators had rejected the measure the day before. It was two votes short of passing... […]