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Church, state meet when pope addresses Congress, to dismay of some
Gilbert resident Simon Spanton doesn’t have anything against Pope Francis. It’s the combination of Pope Francis and Congress he has a problem with.
Congress wades into toxic mine spill caused by EPA crew
The focus on a toxic mine spill that fouled rivers in three Western states shifts to Congress this week as lawmakers kick off a series of hearings into how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accidentally unleashed the deluge of poisoned water.
A Thin Bench: Why few Arizona Democrats want to run for Congress
Just before announcing that she would be leaving Congress to run for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick called her friend K.C. Clark, the Navajo County sheriff, to ask him if he was interested in running for her seat in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in 2016.
Congressman Grijalva seeks to rescind approval for mine
An Arizona congressman wants to repeal approval of a land swap that cleared the way for the country's largest copper mine southeast of Phoenix.
Advocate says new clean water rules will protect Arizona, but Republicans say they go too far
New federal rules designed to better protect small streams, tributaries and wetlands ai??i?? and the drinking water of 117 million Americans ai??i?? are being praised by environmentalists as a victory for clean water and criticized by Republicans and farm groups as going too far.
South Phoenix Dem Miranda exploring rural congressional seat
Sen. Catherine Miranda is “strongly exploring” running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.
Congress could save AZ redistricting if court deems it unconstitutional
Fearing defeat at the Supreme Court, more than a dozen members of Congress from California and Arizona introduced legislation Friday to preserve the congressional boundaries set by independent redistricting commissions.
Federal records show ASU has lobbied for DREAM Act
Republican lawmakers are troubled that Arizona State University and University of Arizona have been lobbying Congress to help “dreamers” gain citizenship.
Report: Legislation blocking West Valley casino could cost taxpayers $1 billion
Federal legislation to block the Tohono O’odham Nation from operating a casino on its Glendale property could cost taxpayers up to $1 billion according to a new report.
McSally took in more than $640,000 for next campaign in first quarter
Freshman Rep. Martha McSally, R-Tucson, raised more than $643,576 in the first three months of the year and has more than $820,593 in the bank for any potential challenges, according to the latest campaign finance reports.
McCain will “keep fighting,” run for sixth term
U.S. Sen. John McCain confirmed his long expected reelection bid, announcing that he’ll seek a sixth term.
Voters, possibly Congress, will determine fate of Land Dept. funding
Now that lawmakers have voted in favor of a proposal allowing the Arizona State Land Department to fund itself through the sale of state trust land, two more votes may be needed before the plan can go into effect – one from the state’s voters and one from Congress.
