Arizona lawmakers split on bill to continue funding federal government
WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers split on a budget that would have kept the government running past 12:01 a.m. Friday, with opposition coming from an unusual coalition of budget hawks and immigration advocates upset by the bill.
Pelosi’s marathon DACA speech inspires advocates, GOP remains silent
WASHINGTON - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's unprecedented, all-day floor speech demanding a vote on DACA legislation became a rallying cry for advocates, as Congress prepares to vote on another budget extension to keep the government open.
Promoters to launch Ace Comic Con in Glendale as comic book industry experiences revival
Experts said the comic book industry has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the internet, movie adaptations and conventions. A new convention will hit Glendale next month.
Arizona edges to front of states eyeing blockchain technology
WASHINGTON - Before Arizona could be recognized as a leader in blockchain technology legislation there was one major challenge - helping lawmakers "get your head around" exactly what the technology is.
Arizona junior colleges provide viable route to professional baseball for players
PHOENIX — When assessing the Major League Baseball talent pool that originates in Arizona, two colleges tend to come to mind: Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The rival schools have sent nearly 800 players to the professional level throughout the history of their storied programs.
House passes bills aimed at crimes committed by illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON - The House passed immigration bills Thursday that Republicans promised would take criminal immigrants "off the street," but Democrats said would do little for public safety while having a "chilling effect" on immigrant communities.
Congress hits pause as members, staff grapple with shooting
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers and staffers on Capitol Hill were grappling Wednesday with what one member called the "horrifying and concerning" shooting spree in a Washington suburb that left five people injured, including staffers, police officers and a House member.
Fan friendliness of Cactus League makes it popular draw
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series last fall for the first time in 108 years. This spring, fans in the Cactus League turned out in record numbers to watch the new champions — home and away.
California growers rely on Arizona honey bees for almond crop
As the shortage of honey bees worsens, California growers increasingly rely on bees from Arizona for pollination.
Arizona reflects split as GOP delays health care vote amid infighting
WASHINGTON - On the seventh anniversary of the Affordable Care Act's signing, House Republican hopes to vote on an Obamacare replacement were dashed Thursday when leaders failed to quell an uprising by conservatives in their own party.
Scenes from the anti-Trump protest outside the Arizona State Capitol
Outside the Arizona State Capitol, dozens of people gathered in protest of Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. The protesters had plenty to say, and as follows, many visuals to accompany their chants.
National anthem protest has national trickle-down effect
University High School, located in West Los Angeles, features a socially aware group of players under the direction of coach John Washington.
