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With GOP plan dead, advocates offer ideas on fixing ailing Obamacare
Obamacare remains the law of the land after Republican efforts to replace it fell apart last week, but even its supporters concede it’s a far from perfect law.
Resolution mine official calls permitting process a barrier to business
The Resolution Copper Mine in Arizona would be operating by now in most countries, but is still years away from getting all the permits it needs to begin mining in the U.S., a company official testified.
Congress’ analyst: 14M lose coverage in 2018 under GOP health bill
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
State lawmakers propose funding for Tucson shooting memorial
Three Arizona lawmakers from Tucson have introduced legislation that would provide state funding for the memorial commemorating the victims and the survivors of a mass shooting that targeted former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords.
9th Circuit, known as nutty 9th by conservatives, weighing Trump’s immigration order
Some legal scholars say the 9th Circuit's liberal reputation is overblown and that the court has moved to the middle as some of President Jimmy Carter's appointees ai??i?? who were considered extremely liberal ai??i?? have taken semi-retired "senior" status or passed away.
Gosar decides against challenging Flake, will seek re-election
Paul Gosar’s flirtation with next year’s U.S. Senate race turned out to be short-lived.
Phoenix post office station to be renamed for Ed Pastor
Retired U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor is being honored with a downtown Phoenix post office station being named after him.
Ducey to Congress: Don’t rush Obamacare’s repeal
Saying he fears harm to Arizonans, Gov. Doug Ducey today urged Congress to not to rush repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
Ex-Arizona Rep. Renzi set for release from prison Saturday
Renzi was convicted in 2013 of conspiring to use his congressional post to make companies buy his ex-business associate's land so the associate could repay a debt to Renzi.
Salmon leaves Washington – for a second time – with no regrets
While Matt Salmon is leaving Washington, he’s not leaving Washington behind. Once back in Arizona, he will draw on his congressional history to become Arizona State University’s new vice president for governmental affairs.
Housewarming: Biggs, O’Halleran join freshmen in Capitol orientation
Incoming Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, and Tom O’Halleran, D-Sedona, said they’re excited to come to Washington and represent the people of Arizona – but first they have to learn how to do that, exactly.
Judge orders 18 ballots added to CD5 mix
A judge sided with Christine Jones, ordering Maricopa County officials to add 18 more ballots to the count in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, but it’s Andy Biggs who seems poised to benefit.
