Nearly 22,000 unite to push for political power at Women’s March in Arizona
Nearly 22,000 people marched in solidarity with it's millions across the globe.
Grand Canyon partly open, blunting biggest hit of government shutdown
WASHINGTON - As Congress met this weekend in an effort to end the government shutdown before it could enter its third full day, the costliest impacts of the shutdown in Arizona have been blunted - for now.
Arizonans at March for Life upbeat on pro-life prospects in Washington
WASHINGTON - Arizonans were among thousands of pro-lifers at the 45th March for Life in Washington with high hopes for their cause, as the GOP controls both Congress and the White House.
Tempe City Council fails to pass border wall resolution
Tempe City Council will not be joining other Arizona cities in taking a stance against President Donald J. Trump’s proposed border wall along the U.S.-Mexico Border.
DACA advocates push for action as clock ticks down on budget deal
WASHINGTON - As congressional lawmakers were wrangling over a deal Thursday to keep the government open past a Friday budget deadline, about 200 DACA advocates were urging Congress to include protection for "Dreamers" as part of any budget bill.
As federal shutdown looms, legislators approve Arizona CHIP health care funds for children
HB 2127 passed the Arizona House Health Committee Thursday, removing an automatic trigger that would have frozen funds for KidsCare if federal funding lapsed
Tempe City Council to vote on opposition of border wall
The Tempe City council will meet tonight to vote for the opposition of the border wall.
Flake, McCain: Trump attacks on media hurt democracy, help autocrats
WASHINGTON - Arizona's two Republican senators took President Donald Trump to task in separate forums Wednesday, saying his attacks on the press and "fake news" embolden dictators to crack down on media abroad and endanger democracy at home.
Arizona: False alarm like Hawaii’s unlikely; people should still prepare
WASHINGTON - Arizona emergency management officials said they have safeguards in place that should prevent a false alarm like the one that rattled Hawaiian residents, who received an erroneous report of a ballistic missile attack.
Ducey unveils optimistic fiscal 2019 budget with emphasis on school spending
A $100 million investment in K-12 education makes up 80 percent of Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed fiscal 2019 budget.
McSally embraces Trump, her military service as she enters Senate race
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Tucson, announced her bid for Senate Friday, immediately becoming the frontrunner in a crowded Republican primary field whose winner is expected to face an unusually tough Democratic challenge this fall.
Nonprofits: Arizona needs more foster families for refugee children
Phoenix is one of 12 U.S. cities that accept refugee children under the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program. Though Arizona accepted thousands of refugees last year, only 21 foster families are licensed to help them.
