Gosar dismisses failed censure attempt over State of the Union tweets
WASHINGTON - Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, rebuffed House Democrats' failed attempt to censure him for tweets about undocumented immigrants at the State of the Union, calling the censure move "left-wing non-sense to silence my speech."
Crime victims tell lawmakers, toughen immigration before saving DACA
WASHINGTON - A Mesa woman whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant in a 2014 drunken driving accident was in Washington to tell lawmakers that border security and immigration enforcement must come before any "amnesty" bills.
House OKs harassment bills in wake of charges against Franks, others
WASHINGTON - The House gave final approval to measures aimed at protecting congressional workers from sexual harassment. It comes just two months after the abrupt resignation of Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, in the face of a harassment investigation.
Good Samaritan law will protect drug users who help opioid victims
A former narcotics undercover officer says Arizona's Good Samaritan law is a good idea. Arizona became the 41st state to enact such a measure.
Arizona Republicans short on time to replace Shooter in Legislature
With the Legislature already in session, Republican leaders have about a week to put forth candidates to fill the vacancy left by the expulsion Thursday of Rep. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, for sexual misconduct.
District 8 House seat likely to remain Republican, despite crowded race
The race to replace Rep. Trent Franks in the U.S. House of Representatives has inspired a political free-for-all between almost 20 candidates in the West Valley.
With a week to next shutdown, no obvious progress on budget, DACA bills
WASHINGTON - With a week before the budget expires, and Congress off until Monday, there is little outward sign of progress on spending or DACA bills that could head off the next government shutdown. But officials are optimistic a deal will get done.
Phoenix recycling officials: Plastic bags contribute to lost time worth about $1 million
Officials estimate they lose about $1 million a year in lost time at their recycling plants because of improper recycling, mostly because of plastic bags.
Arizona Rep. Don Shooter expelled from House over sexual harassment
Arizona House of Rep. Don Shooter has been expelled from the Arizona House of Representatives over sexual harassment allegations.
President Trump’s focus on MS-13 may not reflect Arizona’s gang reality
While President Trump's State of the Union emphasized MS-13's violence, Arizona law enforcement sees more significant threats.
New bill would prevent displaying ‘Redskins’ in Arizona public-funded stadiums
Local politicians hope to limit what they perceive as disparaging professional sports team logos in public-funded stadiums.
Valley Hispanic immigrants react to President Trump’s State of the Union
Promise Arzina, a local immigrant advocacy group in Phoenix, had a viewing gathering to watch President Trump give his SOTU speech, as they anxiously waited on any news regarding immigration reform.
