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Arizona Supreme Court turns away appeal on impact fees
The Arizona Supreme Court won't hear an appeal of a court ruling that Arizona cities have broad powers to impose development impact fees.
Legislature designates Colt as state gun
Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill to recognize a Colt revolver as the state's official firearm.
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.
Feds seek dismissal of Brewer’s immigration suit
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss Gov. Jan Brewer's lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
Legislature passes bill to wrestle control of federal money from governor
Few measures beg for a gubernatorial veto more than this one.
Perhaps the only question left is – will the Legislature counter a veto with an override?
House OKs tax hike for unemployment benefits
The Arizona House passed a temporary tax increase for employers designed to help the state repay borrowed funds for unemployment benefits.
Lawmakers working fast to end session in coming hours
Lawmakers have been meeting all day as they try to churn through the last few pieces of legislation and wrap up legislative business for the year.
Obama, advocates discuss immigration law overhaul
Under pressure from advocates and the 2012 re-election calendar, President Barack Obama on Tuesday enlisted a diverse group of elected officials and religious, business, labor and civil rights leaders to help build support for a long-stalled overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
Appeals turned away on Arizona farm funds ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court is letting stand a lower court's decision that the Legislature could take $161,400 from agricultural research and promotion funds to help balance the budget.
Arizona death-row inmate execution set for May 25
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to issue an execution warrant for a man who has been on death row since 1985 for raping and suffocating a 13-year-old girl in Tempe.
House OKs bill to issue special plates
A bill approved by the Arizona House Tuesday would allow the issuance of special license plates to commemorate the state's centennial.
House endorses bill to combat ‘drop houses’
The Arizona House gave preliminary approval to a proposal that would make it a felony to use forgery to rent or buy a home to be used as an immigrant-smuggling "drop house."
