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Phoenix voters must register by Monday to vote in mayoral race
Monday is the last day that Phoenix residents will be able to register to vote in the mayoral and council election next month.
Shine a light on cooperation: State lawmakers actually work with the feds on some things, like solar power
On several policy matters like climate change and health care, Arizona often butts heads with the U.S. government.
But step outside the Capitol mall, and you’ll see a modern building with solar panels on its rooftop.
Initial Arizona redistricting hearings scheduled
Arizona's redistricting commission has released a 2 A?-week schedule of hearings for public comment on how the panel should draw new legislative and congressional districts.
Judge rules Glendale cannot annex tribal land
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled an Arizona law that would have allowed Glendale to annex Tohono O'odham land is unconstitutional and in direct violation of federal law.
Redistricting panel considers mapping aides
Arizona's redistricting commission is on the verge on making another key staff choice.
Catholics, Southern Baptists oppose anti-illegal immigration bills
For years, the Catholic clergy in Arizona has been among the most prominent religious organization opposing various anti-illegal-immigration measures at the Capitol. With the Mormon church’s statement, and a similar one from the Southern Baptist Convention, the Catholics now have new allies.
Flags lowered for Arizona soldier killed in combat
Gov. Jan Brewer is ordering that flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor and recognize an Arizona soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Phoenix suspends time requirements on pot permits
Phoenix has suspended its 180-day requirement for holders of medical-marijuana permits to seek state licenses.
Lawmakers tout Tobin’s accessibility, diligent work and sometimes-fiery demeanor
Andy Tobin is gregarious, fiery, funny and, above all else, loyal to the core — attributes that all led to his ascension to speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives late last month.
Now, Tobin has been chosen by his caucus as speaker of the House, following the departure of former Speaker Kirk Adams.
Panel releases report on Phoenix kidnapping stats
An old computer system and lack of records oversight are to blame for Phoenix's misreporting of kidnapping statistics to the federal government.
Doc says transplant cut probably doomed Arizona man
A transplant surgeon says a Phoenix leukemia patient's death probably could have been avoided if the state hadn't suspended Medicaid coverage for some transplants for six months.
Arizona Medicaid considers tax on smokers, obese
Arizona's cash-strapped Medicaid program is considering charging patients $50 a year if they smoke, have diabetes or are overweight.
