Bust of late Arizona Senator Carl Hayden stolen outside state capitol
Carl Hayden served in the U.S. Senate for more than 40 years and died in 1972.
Carl Hayden served in the U.S. Senate for more than 40 years and died in 1972.
Arizona redistricting panel approves starting-point grid map
The grid maps for the state’s nine congressional and 30 legislative districts differ greatly from the state’s current map. They are also nothing like what the final new maps will outline, officials say.
The grid maps for the state’s nine congressional and 30 legislative districts differ greatly from the state’s current map. They are also nothing like what the final new maps will outline, officials say.
Trump gives endorsement in Arizona secretary of state race
Trump’s endorsement of Tucson-area Rep. Mark Finchem is likely to be crucial in the crowded Republican primary for Arizona secretary of state. The seat is open as Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs runs for governor.
Trump’s endorsement of Tucson-area Rep. Mark Finchem is likely to be crucial in the crowded Republican primary for Arizona secretary of state. The seat is open as Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs runs for governor.
Arizona Republicans call for answers over report that HHS can't reach 1 in 3 migrant kids
The Biden administration has been quickly moving them through Border Patrol into Health and Human Services (HHS) custody, which then released them to sponsors, normally parents or guardians, already in the country.
The Biden administration has been quickly moving them through Border Patrol into Health and Human Services (HHS) custody, which then released them to sponsors, normally parents or guardians, already in the country.
Arizona marijuana sales slated to bring in $1.5 billion in state taxes
Marijuana is turning out to be a big business for the state of Arizona.
Marijuana is turning out to be a big business for the state of Arizona.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants students to be taught about 9/11 attacks
Gov. Doug Ducey is planning to push for new laws that will require Arizona students be taught about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Gov. Doug Ducey is planning to push for new laws that will require Arizona students be taught about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Arizona sells Unilever bonds over Ben & Jerry's Israel move
The state of Arizona has sold off $93 million in Unilever bonds and plans to sell the remaining $50 million invested in the global consumer products company because subsidiary Ben & Jerry's stopped selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories.
The state of Arizona has sold off $93 million in Unilever bonds and plans to sell the remaining $50 million invested in the global consumer products company because subsidiary Ben & Jerry's stopped selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories.
What you need to know as sports betting begins in Arizona
Arizona has now joined more than half the states in allowing betting on sports, just three years after it was allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The state hopes to pull in tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue from legalized gambling.
Arizona has now joined more than half the states in allowing betting on sports, just three years after it was allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The state hopes to pull in tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue from legalized gambling.
Fact Focus: Arizona canvass report draws nonsensical conclusions
A report released this week in Arizona’s largest county falsely claims to have uncovered some 173,000 “lost” votes and 96,000 “ghost votes” in a private door-to-door canvassing effort, supposedly rendering the 2020 election in Maricopa County “uncertifiable.”
A report released this week in Arizona’s largest county falsely claims to have uncovered some 173,000 “lost” votes and 96,000 “ghost votes” in a private door-to-door canvassing effort, supposedly rendering the 2020 election in Maricopa County “uncertifiable.”
Engel quits Arizona Senate to focus on District 2 congressional race
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.
Arizona Republican legislator abruptly announces resignation
The Republican from Maricopa said stepping down is what’s best for his family. His resignation is effective Sept. 30.
The Republican from Maricopa said stepping down is what’s best for his family. His resignation is effective Sept. 30.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses private school vouchers, public school funding and unemployment
On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of private school vouchers for parents to enroll kids into schools without mask policies. He also touched on the state's high unemployment rate.
On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of private school vouchers for parents to enroll kids into schools without mask policies. He also touched on the state's high unemployment rate.
Arizona's state treasurer divests all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for 'anti-Semitic' boycott of Israel
"As Arizona Treasurer, I've divested all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for boycotting Israel," Yee tweeted. "Israel is and will continue to be a major trade partner of AZ. #IStandWithIsrael and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to go towards anti-Semitic, discriminatory efforts against Israel."
"As Arizona Treasurer, I've divested all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for boycotting Israel," Yee tweeted. "Israel is and will continue to be a major trade partner of AZ. #IStandWithIsrael and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to go towards anti-Semitic, discriminatory efforts against Israel."
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Republican lawmakers who back expansion of the state’s existing voucher program doubt any students who receive the grants will be forced back into public schools when the federal cash is exhausted. Opponents of the school voucher program suspect that is highly likely.
Republican lawmakers who back expansion of the state’s existing voucher program doubt any students who receive the grants will be forced back into public schools when the federal cash is exhausted. Opponents of the school voucher program suspect that is highly likely.
Arizona's AG rebuffs Biden DOE's mask probe: Won't 'tolerate' efforts to undermine state sovereignty
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich forcefully responded to the Department of Education, telling Secretary Miguel Cardona he won't "tolerate" any federal overreach through the administration's masking investigation.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich forcefully responded to the Department of Education, telling Secretary Miguel Cardona he won't "tolerate" any federal overreach through the administration's masking investigation.
Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area US House seat
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
Arizona abortion foes mulling steps after Supreme Court ruling
The law directly conflicts with Roe. v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case in which the court ruled women have a constitutional right to a pre-viability abortion.
The law directly conflicts with Roe. v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case in which the court ruled women have a constitutional right to a pre-viability abortion.
Arizona Senate releases more records of 2020 election review
The Senate records were not complete. Senate attorney Kory Langhofer told a judge on Sept. 1 that it withheld nearly 3,000 records because they contained legislative or attorney-client communications he says are privileged.
The Senate records were not complete. Senate attorney Kory Langhofer told a judge on Sept. 1 that it withheld nearly 3,000 records because they contained legislative or attorney-client communications he says are privileged.
Former Arizona legislator pleads guilty to false tax returns
Bee served in the state House from 1991-93 and the Arizona Senate from 1993-2001 representing Tucson’s District 9. He was a justice of the peace from 2007-18 and retired from the bench soon after charges were made public. He was indicted in 2018.
Bee served in the state House from 1991-93 and the Arizona Senate from 1993-2001 representing Tucson’s District 9. He was a justice of the peace from 2007-18 and retired from the bench soon after charges were made public. He was indicted in 2018.
Arizona AG: Maricopa County violated law by not complying with Senate subpoena for 2020 election audit
If the requested information is not provided in the next 30 days, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has threatened to withhold state funding from Maricopa County.
If the requested information is not provided in the next 30 days, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has threatened to withhold state funding from Maricopa County.