State House votes to ban cities from requiring fire sprinklers in big bars
The Arizona House has voted to ban cities and counties from enforcing new national fire code standards requiring large restaurants and nightclubs that serve alcohol to install fire sprinklers.
Police union officials criticize approval of citizen review board for police incidents in Phoenix
Police union officials are speaking out on Phoenix City Council’s decision to approve a plan for a citizen review board with the power to investigate police.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors pass '2nd Amendment Preservation County' resolution
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring the county a "sanctuary" for gun rights.
President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.
Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
Bernie Sanders to hold Get Out the Vote rally March 2 in St. Paul
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is hosting a rally March 2 in St. Paul ahead of Super Tuesday.
Court sides with President Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.
Florida lawsuit seeks to take Sanders off primary ballot -- because he's not a Democrat
In a state where elections and litigation are intertwined, add this to Florida's ballot box saga: A pair of Floridians are asking a court to remove Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Democratic front-runner for president, from the state's March 17 primary ballot.
FACT CHECK: Dems implore fact checkers to back them up
The last debate before a crucial stage of the primaries was an often unruly affair as the Democratic presidential contenders powered past the moderators in a scramble to take credit and occasionally dodge blame on a range of subjects.
Central Phoenix witnessing serious homeless problem, leaving residents and business owners frustrated
People are normally aware of the homeless crisis in a number of West Coast cities, but homelessness is also a problem in the Valley.
Phoenix Council approves civilian oversight of police in 5-4 vote
Phoenix City Council members Tuesday voted 5-4 to approve a citizen review board with the power to investigate police after a raucous meeting that stretched five hours into the evening.
Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken
Democrats held their final debate before the South Carolina presidential primary and the critical Super Tuesday contests that follow three days later.
AP Fact Check: Claims from the Democratic debate on February 25
Seven Democratic presidential contenders staged their final debate before contests in South Carolina and Super Tuesday deliver more than one-third of the delegates needed to clinch the nomination.
Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans
Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.
Sanders faces attacks in Democrats' debate-stage clash
Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage.
Maricopa County Supervisors set to vote on '2nd Amendment Preservation County' resolution on Wednesday
Maricopa County could become the next 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County in Arizona, as the county’s Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to protect gun rights on Wednesday.
Arizona Senate OKs redistricting rules over Democratic objections
Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.
Arizona Senate rejects Ducey's veteran tax cut measure
The GOP-controlled Senate shot down the stand-alone proposal. Four Republicans joined all 13 Democrats in opposing the measure.
Girl, 11, brings AR-15 to Idaho hearing on gun legislation
An 11-year-old girl toting a loaded AR-15 assault weapon appeared Monday at a legislative hearing with her grandfather, who is supporting a proposal that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.