Arizona businesses won’t have to enforce mask mandates after Gov. Ducey signs new bill
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
Governor appoints first woman to lead Arizona National Guard
As adjutant general of the Arizona Guard, Kerry Muehlenbeck will lead 8,300 guard members and civilian employees of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
As adjutant general of the Arizona Guard, Kerry Muehlenbeck will lead 8,300 guard members and civilian employees of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Some Arizonans disagree with President Joe Biden's executive actions on guns
Arizonans are speaking out after President Joe Biden outlined his executive actions on guns on April 8. One gun store owner in the Phoenix area says measures outlined by President Biden stem from a misunderstanding on guns, and could even affect the rights of lawful citizens.
Arizonans are speaking out after President Joe Biden outlined his executive actions on guns on April 8. One gun store owner in the Phoenix area says measures outlined by President Biden stem from a misunderstanding on guns, and could even affect the rights of lawful citizens.
Amtrak unveils vision of expanded US rail network under Biden's infrastructure plan
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Twitter will not allow Trump tweets to be resurrected by National Archives
Twitter said it has been working with the National Archives on the preservation of tweets from Trump’s personal account, @realDonaldTrump, but said the content will not be housed on its platform given he was permanently banned.
Twitter said it has been working with the National Archives on the preservation of tweets from Trump’s personal account, @realDonaldTrump, but said the content will not be housed on its platform given he was permanently banned.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Arizona governor appoints new director for Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs
Governor Doug Ducey announced that General Kari Muehlenbeck will replace Major General Michael T. McGuire as director of the Arizona Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Governor Doug Ducey announced that General Kari Muehlenbeck will replace Major General Michael T. McGuire as director of the Arizona Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs.
‘Enough prayers, time for some action’: Biden introduces executive orders on gun control
President Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures that target ghost guns and pistol-stabilizing braces.
President Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures that target ghost guns and pistol-stabilizing braces.
High-profile Hollywood attorney Howard Weitzman dies at 81
Attorney Howard Weitzman, whose clients included Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Marlon Brando, Morgan Freeman and Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died at age 81.
Attorney Howard Weitzman, whose clients included Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Marlon Brando, Morgan Freeman and Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died at age 81.
Number of kids traveling alone at US-Mexico border hits all-time high in March
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded.
Mark Kelly raises $4.4 million for Senate re-election bid
The formidable haul gives the Arizona senator a head start against Republicans looking to challenge him in 2022.
The formidable haul gives the Arizona senator a head start against Republicans looking to challenge him in 2022.
Trump slams 'woke' MLB in TV interview, claims fans 'giving up on baseball'
"I would say boycott baseball ... why not?" the former president said over the MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta.
"I would say boycott baseball ... why not?" the former president said over the MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta.
Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia that has progressed into Alzheimer’s, daughters say
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
Lyft, Amazon say they support raising corporate taxes to pay for Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan
The founders of Amazon and Lyft both say they support an increase in corporate taxes to support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan in the United States.
The founders of Amazon and Lyft both say they support an increase in corporate taxes to support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan in the United States.
Rep. Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report says
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs bill to preempt federal gun laws
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.