Senate begins debate on immigration reform with deadlines looming

WASHINGTON - The Senate has plenty of options, and not much time, as it begins the debate with less than three weeks until the current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program expires. And Senate leaders said they expect to move on to other topics after Friday.


Arizona Democrats call Trump’s 2019 budget plan a ‘slap in the face’

WASHINGTON - Some Arizona Democrats were labeling the Trump administration's proposed $4.4 trillion fiscal 2019 budget "disastrous" and a "slap in the face to Americans." But one Republican said it's a "good start," but Congress has to make tough choices.


MCSO trains K-9 dogs to protect and serve

MCSO trains canines to detect drugs and apprehend suspects Visuals: broadcast package by Richard a couple of weeks ago


Counting on conversations with people who are homeless to reveal respect, gain resources

The 2018 Point-in-Time homeless count took place on Tuesday morning. Volunteers took to the streets before sunrise, as the temperature hovered around 40 degrees.


Authorities grant stay to undocumented immigrant and father of five who sought sanctuary at Phoenix church

Jesus Berrones, an undocumented father of five whose story has garnered international attention, is spending his days and nights in a room at a north Phoenix church.


Legislators propose tougher laws to stop wrong-way crashes

Law enforcement agencies are paying a heavy cost to fight wrong-way driving, while legislators work to create solutions to reduce the number of wrong-way drivers.


Both sides of immigration issue face off outside Sen. Flake’s Phoenix office

DACA and TPS campaigners held a demonstration outside of Senator Jeff Flake's office where they were met with Pro-Trump protesters.


Arizona could allow tax payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

Senate Bill 1091 introduces two cryptocurrencies Arizonans could use to pay state taxes.


Arizona lawmakers split on bill to continue funding federal government

WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers split on a budget that would have kept the government running past 12:01 a.m. Friday, with opposition coming from an unusual coalition of budget hawks and immigration advocates upset by the bill.


State ready – again – to fund Grand Canyon if government shuts down

WASHINGTON - Gov. Doug Ducey renewed his vow this week that the Grand Canyon will not shut down even if the federal government does - and if that happens, the feds are sitting on tens of thousands of state dollars left over from previous shutdowns.

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A Gilbert legislator seeks to ban enforcement cameras

Rep. Travis Grantham says the cameras don't keep streets safer.


Is 2018 the year Arizona bans texting while driving?

Arizona Senator Steve Farley attempts to pass a bill prohibiting texting while driving. Out of 47 states, Arizona is the last to cave in.