Brewer vetoes bill proposing changes to Sept. 11 memorial
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have required removal of some inscription panels from Arizona's Sept. 11 memorial.
Legislature approves Sept. 11 monument changes
Some inscription panels would have to be removed from Arizona's Sept. 11 memorial under a bill approved by the Legislature.
Senate panel gives party-line approval to Sept. 11 monument revisions
A state Senate committee on Tuesday voted along party lines in favor of legislation to remove some inscription panels from the state's Sept. 11 memorial.
Garden State’s pension plight: All thorns, no roses
Standard & Poor’s recently lowered New Jersey’s credit rating, citing concerns over unfunded pension and health benefits for public workers that could balloon to $185 billion by 2040.
Giffords’ friends in Congress to hold fundraiser
Congressional friends of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the Tucson congresswoman shot in January, are holding a campaign fundraiser next month for her 2012 election.
Cities and towns led by example during great recession
As the Legislature faces the unenviable task of tackling our economic and budget crisis, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns remains committed to being a positive partner with Gov. Jan Brewer and state lawmakers to move Arizona forward.
Ground Zero flag to be displayed at girl’s funeral
The largest flag recovered from Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center is on its way to Arizona to be displayed at the funeral of the girl killed in Saturday's shooting spree who was born that day.
New Maricopa County judge to be sworn in Friday
A new Maricopa County Superior Court judge will be sworn in Friday.
Immigration law supporters rally at Capitol
Hundreds of people supporting Arizona's new law cracking down on illegal immigration rallied near the state Capitol on Saturday afternoon in soaring temperatures.
Senator asks Brewer to hold off on immigration law
A prominent Senate Democrat is asking Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to put off her state's controversial new immigration law for a year to give Congress a chance to pass a federal law - a long-shot request on a bill that even the White House says is nearly dead.
Put Diaz back in the ring
For the past five years, Diaz has operated as a sort of boxing outcast. He is an unsanctioned expert who still runs Joe Diaz’ Top Level Boxing Gym on Ninth Avenue, which has retained a small band of followers. He still works with his most-prized fighter, Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas. And, perhaps more importantly, Diaz is still tough as nails.