Biden’s vaccine rules dented in partial win for Brnovich
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Biden administration from requiring the state or any Arizona company with a federal contract to vaccinate all of its workers against COVID-19. In a... […]
Border ‘invasion’ theory gains steam
A group of former Trump administration officials are pushing a novel legal theory they say could give Arizona broad powers to conduct immigration enforcement.
Another round of voter-approved minimum wage boosts to take effect
What would you buy with an extra $6 a week? Two gallons of milk? A Big Mac Meal? An overpriced venti half-caf, sugar-free latte?
US closes Arizona pension investment trust probes
Officials at Arizona's pension fund for public safety workers say federal officials have closed two investigations examining how the pension trust valued some real estate properties.
Bundy hosting ‘liberty’ camp-in to mark Nevada standoff date
A year after a tense standoff between a Nevada rancher's armed supporters and federal land agents, Cliven Bundy is hosting a barbecue and celebration to mark the event that vaulted him into tea party stardom.
House panel approves REAL ID fix, cap on speeding tickets
Speeders and frequent fliers can rejoice after a House panel early Thursday morning approved an omnibus transportation bill that would cap some speeding ticket fees at $15, and allow the state to produce federally-approved identification cards.
Arizona sees rise in health marketplace enrollees
Arizonans are beginning to warm to the new federal health insurance marketplace, but actual enrollment numbers for new private policies that will take effect Jan. 1 are still extremely low.
Arizona top 3 for immigration-related prosecutions
Arizona remains among the top three states in the nation for immigration-related prosecutions despite a drop in such prosecutions in the state.
Arizona updating regulations on abortion clinics
Arizona health officials are drafting new rules on regulation of abortion clinics as required under a wide-ranging 2012 state law.
US education officials: Arizona an at-risk state
The U.S. Department of Education says Arizona is a high-risk state for failing to meet various Elementary and Secondary Education Act flexibility requirements.
Park Service balks at requirement to plan ahead for future shutdowns
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service is not interested in coming up with plans to let states pay to keep parks open should another government shutdown occur, a service official testified Thursday to a House subcommittee.
Federal grant has ADOT studying climate change impact on state transportation
If generally accepted predictions of global warming come to pass, Arizona’s transportation system will have to adapt due to stronger dust storms, snowfall, flooding, forest fires and other factors, experts say.