‘We deserve better:’ 17-year-old activist joins legislators calling for gun control laws
A teenage activist, Democratic lawmakers and an educator called for Arizona to pass gun control laws. A Republican-controlled Legislature has stymied such bills this session saying they are unnecessary.
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Arizona representative, DACA recipient arrested at immigration march
WASHINGTON - Arizona state Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, and Phoenix Dreamer Karen Ibarra were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police along with scores of others in Washington to protest Congress' failure to act on immigration reform, on what was supposed to be the last day of the DACA program.
Democrat who lost Tuesday primary for Congress eyes August do-over
WASHINGTON - Even before losing the Democratic primary in the special election to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, Brianna Westbrook had her sights set on a fall primary when the seat will be up again. Hours after Tuesday's loss, she said she already has 800 petition signatures for an August bid.
Black firefighter shares life lessons on and off job
Courtney Jenkins, who once headed a group of black firefighters, has taken on leadership roles from recruitment to community outreach during 26 years with the Phoenix Fire Department.
Sen. Jeff Flake and injured coach reflect on congressional baseball game shooting
Cronkite News reporter, Noëlle Lilley, returns to Washington, D.C., to follow-up on the aftermath of a shooting that targeted Republican members of Congress nine months ago.
Dust storm warning system planned between Phoenix, Tucson
Arizona officials plan to launch a new system along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson to warn drivers about dangerous dust storms.
Lesko, Tipernini win hotly contested District 8 congressional primary
WASHINGTON - Voters went to the polls Tuesday for a special primary election to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, but the nearly 2,000 who had showed up by late morning were dwarfed by the more than 101,000 mail-in ballots in the race.
Supreme Court takes age discrimination suit from Arizona fire district
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court will consider an Arizona appeal that asks whether the Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to government agencies with fewer than 20 employees, a case that grew out of the firing of two Mount Lemmon firefighters.
Flake plan to raise age limit for long guns leaves both sides unhappy
WASHINGTON - When Sen. Jeff Flake said he would work to restrict access to AR-15 rifles for those under 21, he somehow managed to unite pro-gun advocates and gun control groups who think little of his response to the Florida high school shooting.
Tempe opens low-income housing targeted to veterans, families
Tempe opened a 50-unit development, Valor on Eighth near downtown that has been leased to 45 low-income residents, including 13 veterans and their families.
