Arizona farmers rally in Washington to urge action on stalled farm bill

Sixteen Arizona farmers left their crops and cattle behind Wednesday and traveled to Washington with the Arizona Farm Bureau to rally at the Capitol for the stalled farm bill.

Former Rep. Giffords launches GabbyPAC

Aides to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are launching a political action committee that will let her stay involved in politics.

Arizona granted No Child Left Behind waivers

Six more states and the District of Columbia have been granted waivers from key provisions of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.

In echo of past, Barber takes ‘Congress on Your Corner’ back to Tucson Safeway

Days after being sworn in to replace Gabrielle Giffords, newly elected Rep. Ron Barber, D-Tucson, will hold his first constituent meeting at a venue remarkably similar to one where he, Giffords and others were shot in 2011.

Jan Brewer loses bid to dismiss Arizona immigration law case

A judge has rejected a request by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to dismiss one of three remaining legal challenges to the state's 2010 immigration law.

D.C. official calls Franks a “bully” for bill to limit abortions in the city

Washington’s delegate to Congress called Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, “a big bully” Tuesday for his proposal to restrict abortions in the District of Columbia.

Supreme Court hints at upholding parts of AZ immigration law

Kagan’s recusal creates possibility of tie vote

The last oral argument of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term was an explosive one, as the justices considered whether SB1070 is preempted by federal law.

School district says Spanish-immersion program raises test scores

Desert Willow Elementary School teacher Luz Ordosgoitia colors water red to show her sixth-grade science class that density affects how water and several other liquids separate when mixed.

Brewer again blasts feds over border security

Gov. Jan Brewer accused Washington officials Tuesday of falsely claiming that Arizona’s border with Mexico is more secure than ever.

Maricopa college leader appointed to DHS panel

The chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges has been appointed to a panel of college presidents and other academic leaders who will advise the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on security, preparedness and academic research.

Brewer heading to Washington for governors meeting

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is heading to Washington for the National Governors Association's winter conference.

Arizona’s combined sales tax rate is second-highest in the nation

Vans Trading Co. has been around since 1946, but it’s only in the last decade that customers at the Tuba City general store have yelled at the cashiers after they get their receipts.