Arizona gun control supporters 'furious' with U.S. Senate

Arizona supporters of gun reform laws are not happy with the U.S. Senate's defeat of expanded background checks and other gun control laws.

Arizona Congressional delegation feels political pressure as vote on gun control nears

As Congress prepares to vote on some high-profile gun control measures, the media campaigns on both sides of the issue are making a last minute push to get their messages heard in Arizona.

Daniel Hernandez' quest to be a role model rather than a hero

Daniel Hernandez, credited by many for saving Gabrielle Giffords' life, talks about Jan. 8, 2011 and how he has adjusted to immediate fame.

Southern Arizona congressional surprise

Martha McSally challenged Congressman Ron Barber and has surprised many observers by keeping the race too close to call.

Loughner returns to Tucson

Jared Loughner, the man who pleaded guilty in the Tucson shooting rampage that wounded former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, has returned to Arizona to be sentenced.

Giffords officially launches PAC

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with her husband, Mark Kelly, officially launched her political action committee Tuesday.

Giffords moves home to Tucson

Former Representative Gabby Giffords has moved home to Tucson.

Loughner found competent, changes plea to guilty

Jared Loughner has pleaded guilty to 19 counts in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including former-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Ron Barber to hold first event at a Tucson Safeway

Newly elected Representative Ron Barber will hold his first "Congress on the Corner" event this weekend in Tucson. Barber was sworn in this week, replacing former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded at a similar event lat year. 

Congressional District Eight elects Ron Barber

Ron Barber won the special election to finish out Gabrielle Giffords' House term. Barber talks about his plans for District Eight, and Tucson Weekly’s Jim Nintzel gives an overview of the special election and the impact it will have on November’s election.

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