Arizona lawmakers follow party line in impeachment hearing questioning
By Wissam Melhem | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
WASHINGTON - The House Judiciary Committee ended a daylong hearing into possible articles of impeachment Wednesday against President Donald Trump with bitter partisan sparring, and Arizona lawmakers on the panel largely followed suit.
Impeachment impasse: Few minds appear changed by weeks of testimony
By Wissam Melhem | Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
WASHINGTON - Two months of investigation and two weeks of televised hearings do not appear to have changed any minds in Arizona's congressional delegation about the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump, a situation so far mirrored in the public, according to recent polls.
Volker defends role in talks between White House, Ukrainian government
By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
WASHINGTON - Former McCain Institute Executive Director Kurt Volker told the House Intelligence Committee Tuesday that he was unaware of any efforts to get the Ukrainian government to interfere in U.S. politics in exchange for military aid.
Farm-to-school programs revitalize health in nutritionally underserved communities
By Anikka Abbott | Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
MESA – Latino communities have higher rates of obesity and diabetes, in part because of food deserts and the abundance of unhealthy food choices. To find a lasting solution, an elementary school in Mesa is teaching children about nutrition and agriculture through gardening.
Advocates aim to energize Latino voters, as their clout at polls grows
By Wissam Melhem | Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
WASHINGTON - With Hispanics expected to be the largest bloc of minority voters by the 2020 elections, advocates hope to capitalize with a multimillion-dollar campaign focused on five states, including Arizona, that will be aimed at boosting Latino civic engagement across the board.
Phoenix recycling will end unless rates are hiked, officials warn
By Christina Estes | Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
PHOENIX — The public works department for Phoenix explained to the city council this week if solid waste rates don’t increase, cuts to programs like recycling will need to be made.
High-profile public impeachment hearings get off to a low-decibel start
By Megan U. Boyanton | Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
WASHINGTON - The much-anticipated first day of open House impeachment hearings arrived Wednesday with none of the drama of recent high-profile events like the Kavanaugh confirmation, with one Arizona lawmaker describing the hearing as "pretty dry."
Phoenix Rising FC looks to avenge loss to Real Monarchs in USL Championship Playoffs
By Nathan Hiatt | Friday, Nov. 1, 2019
SCOTTSDALE - After winning its first-ever penalty shootout, Phoenix Rising FC will play the Real Monarchs in the Western Conference Semifinal in the USL Championship Playoffs with revenge on its mind.
Arizonans among House Republicans who stormed impeachment hearing
By Wissam Melhem | Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers were among dozens of Republicans who stormed the House impeachment hearings Wednesday to protest the closed-door meetings and demand that Democrats open the proceedings.
Impeach Trump? Not an option for his supporters at Capitol Hill rally
By Megan U. Boyanton | Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019
WASHINGTON - With chants like "Pelosi's got to go" and "Four more years," hundreds of protesters marched to the West Lawn of the Capitol to voice their support for President Donald Trump - and disdain for Congress.investigating his possible impeachment.
‘Stop the Madness’ GOP rally criticizes AZ Dems for backing impeachment inquiry
By Deagan Urbatsch | Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
CASA GRANDE – Arizona Republicans opposed to an impeachment inquiry into President Trump on Tuesday
Supreme Court will not hear Maricopa County appeal of Arpaio ruling
By Vandana Ravikumar | Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand lower court rulings that said Maricopa County is responsible for controversial policing practices of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department under former Sheriff Joe Arpaio.