Arizona lawmakers blast Trump’s tweeted ban on transgender soldiers
WASHINGTON - The response from Arizona lawmakers was swift and clear Wednesday after President Donald Trump said in a series of early-morning tweets that transgender individuals would not be able to serve "in any capacity" in the military.
Flake raises more than $4 million for expected tough 2018 campaign
WASHINGTON - Sen. Jeff Flake, often called one of the most vulnerable senators facing re-election in 2018, has started aggressively fundraising, and reported having almost $3 million in the bank.
Verde River ranchers worry about safety in Arizona’s newest state park
VERDE RIVER – State officials plan to open Arizona’s newest state park along the Verde River but neighboring landowners fear crowds will compromise safety.
Experts say Arizona legislation a model for implementing 5G technology
WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers have been at the forefront when it comes to laying the groundwork for 5G, the next generation of wireless telecommunications technology, a group of experts said Tuesday.
McCain cajoles, condemns, coerces Senate in emotional return
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave Sen. John McCain 16 minutes of floor time Tuesday and McCain used every minute of it, capping an already emotional return to the Senate with a call to action for his fellow lawmakers that hit every emotion on the scale.
McCain returning to Washington on eve of next Senate health care vote
WASHINGTON - Less than a week after he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer, Arizona Sen. John McCain will return to Washington Tuesday, his office announced Monday night.
Pleasant day at lake can turn deadly for boaters caught in monsoon
LAKE PLEASANT – Law enforcement and recreation officials are urging boaters to practice safety during an intense monsoon season.
‘Structurally deficient’ bridge over I-17 repaired using new technology
PHOENIX - The Interstate 17 bridge that crosses over 19th avenue was among more than 200 bridges in Arizona considered “structurally deficient” in a national safety report but has since been repaired, an ADOT spokesman said.
Outpouring of support for McCain comes from far – and weird
WASHINGTON - The outpouring of support following this week's announcement that Arizona Sen. John McCain has an aggressive brain tumor came from the expected Washington heavyweights, including current and former presidents, lawmakers and Cabinet members.
What to know about glioblastoma, the brain cancer Sen. John McCain is battling
Glioblastoma, the cancer afflicting John McCain, is an aggressive cancer that originates in the brain.
McCain vows to return to Senate after brain cancer diagnosis; lauded as Arizona icon
PHOENIX – Sen. John McCain on Thursday vowed to be “be back soon” in Washington, even as former presidents and longtime Arizona residents sent messages of support after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Pork barreling on: Report shows ‘pork barrel’ spending continues rise
WASHINGTON - Despite the "tireless work" of Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain, the number and cost of pork-barrel projects have continued to rise, jumping by over 30 percent this year, a new report says.
