Lawmakers want to pull state from ‘oversized’ federal court circuit
WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers introduced bills Wednesday that would pull Arizona and four other Western states out of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and form them into a new circuit.
Arizona House bill would prohibit red light, speed cameras
House Representative Kelly Townsend has gotten a photo radar ticket just like the rest of us, but that didn't stop her from still sponsoring House Bill 2540, which would prohibit the cameras in the state. Similar bills have come close to passing in the past, but Townsend believes this one has a better shot.
Bill could change current minor abortion laws
Current Arizona law requires minors seeking an abortion must have parental or a judge authorization but a new introduced legislative bill could change those requirements.
Trigger lock created by Lake Havasu inventor
LAKE HAVASU — In a speech on Jan. 5, President Barack Obama called on people and gun manufacturers to develop technology that would make guns safer.
Arizonans go head to head on motorcycle safety laws
Motorcyclists who roll down Arizona highways agree that riding in the open air is one of life’s exhilarations. The disagreements become sharp when the subject of whether to wear a helmet - or whether the state should mandate helmet use - is on the table.
School choice rally in Arizona pushes for individual’s rights
Underfunded schools across the Valley have driven residents to call for the right of school choice in Arizona.
How the aerospace industry impacts Arizona’s economy
MESA – The world’s premier attack helicopter is made only in Mesa, and it’s one of the many reasons Arizona ranks fourth in the nation in employment for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Report: Arizona falls in lowest category for highway safety policies
WASHINGTON - Arizona's driving policies make it one of the most dangerous states in the nation for drivers and their passengers, according to a report released Thursday.
Hundreds of Arizona veterans and volunteers gather at Stand Down
Stand Down serves as a hub to assist veterans with finding government benefits and other aid such as free haircuts and clothing.
Sexual assault task force sets out to clear backlog of untested kits
Thousands of sexual assualt kits sit untested in Maricopa County. Cronkite News examines the goals and commitments of the task force Gov. Doug Ducey has established to address the issue.
Appeals court upholds state limits on judicial candidate campaigning
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court Wednesday upheld Arizona’s prohibitions on campaigning and fundraising by judicial candidates, saying the rules are necessary to protect "the public's confidence that judges base rulings on law, and not on party politics."
Arpaio responds to Trump request, provides unwavering endorsement
One of the most controversial Arizona figures is teaming up with one of the most notorious U.S. politicians.
