Trump backs ‘merit-based’ visa bill that could halve legal immigration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump threw his support behind a bill Wednesday that would slash immigration into the United States and create a merit-based system favoring those who speak English, have higher education and high-paying job offers.
Motorist in class action suit sees ‘justice’ in Arpaio criminal contempt verdict
PHOENIX - The driver who was at the heart of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's contempt of court case said the sheriff's guilty verdict shows "justice is being served," but he is still affected by the encounter seven years ago.
As McCain begins treatment, fellow POW reminisces, expresses hope
WASHINGTON - When Sen. John McCain took to the Senate floor last week to lecture his colleagues about governing, it reminded John Fer of similar conversations he'd had with McCain - in a North Vietnamese prison.
Flake call for GOP to return to its roots sparks range of reactions
WASHINGTON - Arizona conservatives' reaction to Sen. Jeff Flake's claim that the Republican Party has lost its way appeared to be as divided Monday as the party itself.
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of criminal contempt in racial profiling case
PHOENIX – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is guilty of criminal contempt for deliberately defying a court order arising from a racial profiling case, a federal court judge ruled on Monday.
In opening campaign salvo, Flake book says GOP has ‘lost its way’
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake is calling for a return to "traditional conservatism" in a book that says the Republican Party has lost its way, the opening salvo in what could be a tough re-election campaign.
McCain, two other Republicans, help defeat repeal of Obamacare
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain's decision to buck his party early Friday and vote against a GOP plan to repeal Obamacare was both hailed as an example of "amazing courage" and derided as "betraying his conservative constituency."
Arizona driver’s manual now includes information for staying safe during traffic stop
PHOENIX – A new driver’s license manual now includes a safety section detailing best practices for drivers who get pulled over by law enforcement.
Legislative bill would block out-of-state college students from voting in AZ
PHOENIX - Republican state Rep. Bob Thorpe is drafting a bill this summer that would ban out-of-state college students from voting in Arizona elections, sparking criticism from other public officials.
Corporation commissioner: Market change forcing regulators to adapt
WASHINGTON - For most people, electricity is simple: Flip on a switch or plug into the wall and power your devices. But for power companies and the regulators who oversee them, emerging technologies and innovations have introduced complications that are forcing administrators to rethink how they do their jobs.
House OKs spending bill with border wall funds, other amendments
WASHINGTON - The House passed a $713.4 billion defense spending "minibus" Thursday that rolled four separate spending bills together with scores of amendments, including almost $1.6 billion to begin construction of a border wall.
Family proposes new law to regulate bouncers after death of Valley firefighter
PHOENIX – After a nightclub bouncer was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Daisy Mountain firefighter, his widow and other family members are advocating for a law to regulate bouncers.
