Same speech, different views: Democrats, GOP differ on State of the Union
WASHNGTON - The White House promised that President Donald Trump's first official State of the Union address to Congress and the nation would be a unifying message, but Arizona lawmakers found little to agree after the 80-minute speech Tuesday.
Gosar call to arrest illegal immigrants at Trump address causes stir
WASHINGTON - Two Arizona lawmakers were among a number of Democrats who invited DACA recipients as guests for the State of the Union address, where another state lawmaker said the immigrants should be arrested by Capitol Police if they cannot provide their papers.
Bill would limit marketing, publishing information about medical-marijuana dispensaries
A Mesa Republican has introduced legislation to limit marketing and the publication of information by medical marijuana dispensaries.
Hispanic chamber: If Salvadorans with TPS are deported, Arizona’s economy would suffer
Arizona's economy will be affected by the termination of TPS for people from El Salvador.
Both sides blast Trump immigration plan – as racist or as a giveaway
WASHINGTON - A White House plan to give a path to citizenship for 1.8 million immigrants in exchange for a border wall and tougher immigration policies was attacked from all sides, called racist by one side and a shameless giveaway by the other.
Ducey signs sweeping law to confront Arizona opioid crisis
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday signed into law a sweeping plan to confront the opioid crisis that provides $10 million for treatment, restricts timetables for opioid prescriptions and protects from drug prosecution Good Samaritans who call for emergency help if someone overdoses.
Trump citizenship remarks give immigration negotiators glimmer of hope
WASHINGTON - A reported White House plan that could give DACA recipients a path to citizenship will help those working toward an immigration reform compromise "a great deal," said Sen. Jeff Flake, conceding that there is still a long way to go.
Despite few details, Arizona mayors like Trump’s infrastructure pledge
WASHINGTON - Arizona mayors were among more than 100 officials at a White House meeting where President Donald Trump pledged a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, promising to release details sometime after next week's State of the Union address.
New solar panel tariffs will be felt by Arizona companies, consumers
WASHINGTON - New tariffs imposed Tuesday by the Trump administration on imported solar products will benefit domestic manufacturers, but could hit consumers and other parts of the solar energy industry hard, experts said.
On cold, dark morning, teams count the homeless in Maricopa County
The annual Point-in-Time homeless count took place Tuesday morning.
Furloughed federal workers feel like ‘pawns’ in shutdown fight
WASHINGTON - More than 55,000 federal workers in Arizona will be back on the job Tuesday, after Congress ended a three-day government shutdown. But workers worry they could soon be right back in the same situation.
Ducey calls special session on opioid crisis
Gov. Doug Ducey called for a special legislative session to combat the opioid epidemic in Arizona.
