State GOP chairman says he’ll back McCain in primary
SAN DIEGO – Immigration, a hot-button issue that has dominated headlines in Arizona and nationally over recent years, is fading from the public consciousness amid economic turmoil, Arizona Republican Party... […]
Humanitarian groups cited for leaving water jugs
GREEN VALLEY - Humanitarian groups promise court action after they were ticketed for littering by federal agents.
Senate OKs bill on immigration enforcement
The Arizona Senatea��s approved a bill to enable state and local police officers to help enforce immigration laws and to make it a crime for illegal immigrants to be in the state.
Flagstaff denies immigration agency office space
FLAGSTAFF - U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement's request to temporarily use city-owned office space for free in Flagstaff has been denied because of public perception.
Arpaio, others blast ‘sanctuary city’ policies during Senate hearing
With several of its members pushing for legislation that would eliminate so-called “sanctuary city” policies in Arizona, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard hours of testimony on why some of the state’s most prominent law enforcement officials believe such policies are contributing to an epidemic of crime.
Cost of jailing illegal immigrants soars; feds plan to cancel funding
The Legislature and the governor have approved a two-bill package that suspends payment of $300 million to school districts until next fiscal year and instead allows districts to tap into their excess cash balances to cover ongoing expenses.