Arizona high court to hear arguments on Tucson cases

The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking one its regular "road trips" to hear arguments in cases at a location site other than the court's own courtroom in downtown Phoenix.

Dems hopeful after Giffords interview

Optimism reigned after U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ first interview since her assassination attempt, both for her recovery and her political future.

Giffords speaks to southern Arizona constituents

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is speaking to her southern Arizona constituents, telling them in a recorded message that she's anxious to get back to work and she misses her home.

Judge tosses Clean Elections ballot measure

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today struck from the 2012 ballot a measure that would have ended Arizona’s system of publicly financed political campaigns.

Grijalva wants brakes put on proposed copper mine

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva has asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to suspend U.S. Forest Service hearings on the proposed Rosemont Copper mine and start over.

Dozens arrested in Arizona after Wall St. protests

Authorities in Arizona arrested nearly 100 people after two separate protests in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Hearings set in search for university president

A committee assisting in the search for a new University of Arizona president will hold five hearings to gather public input on the issues that the new university leader will face.

Nathaniel Plumer and Tucson’s Speedway Boulevard

Nathaniel E. Plumer, along with two business associates, was instrumental in getting the road built that would eventually be known as Speedway Boulevard.

Fewer abortions in Arizona as new laws take hold

The number of abortions performed in Arizona dropped by about a third in September after implementation of new state restrictions and requirements.

Legislative map unveils tough primary matchups

Some districts packed with incumbents

Portrait emerges of Loughner’s daily prison life

Jared Lee Loughner passes his days alone in a cell at a Missouri prison facility in therapy sessions with psychologists, watching TV, looking at photos of his pets and snacking on junk food.

Report: Economic recovery in Phoenix, Tucson trailing region

Slumping housing prices and the prevelance of service-industry jobs contributed to Phoenix and Tucson trailing the rest of the Intermountain West in economic recovery during the second quarter, according to a Brookings Institution report.