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Flake and Texas Senator John Cornyn seek common ground on immigration reform bill

The US Senate is in its second week of debate on the immigration reform bill, and there is a lot of discussion taking place behind the scenes.

School bus collides with SUV, sparks investigation

Sheriff's deputies in Coconino County are investigating the collision of a school bus and an SUV, east of Flagstaff, Monday.

New Navajo Route 20 will provide easier travel around US Highway 89

Workers in northern Arizona have begun paving a road on the Navajo Nation that will provide a temporary route around a section of US Highway 89, south of Page, which has been closed due to a landslide.

Gay marriage supporters launch signature campaign

Gay marriage supporters launched a campaign Monday to change the state constitution’s definition of marriage.

Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion bill

Governor Jan Brewer said she is glad the political fight over Medicaid expansion is finally over. The governor signed legislation Monday that adds 300,000 low-income people to state Medicaid under the federal Affordable Health Care Act.

Lindsey Graham: Congress will pass immigration reform

One of the authors of a bipartisan Senate immigration proposal South Carolina's Lindsey Graham says he believes the measure will be approved.

Open flames banned in four Arizona forests starting Wednesday

Four more Arizona forests, the Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto, are taking fire restrictions up a notch this week.

Poll: 65 percent of Arizona residents favor immigration reform

A new poll shows there is strong support from across the political spectrum in Arizona, for the so-called 'Gang of Eight' immigration reform plan, in the US Senate.

Gov. Brewer to sign Medicaid expansion bill

Governor Jan Brewer will sign her Medicaid expansion plan into law Monday, during a ceremony at the capitol.

New state budget restores some funding for rural counties

Arizona’s rural counties are pleased they will be getting a larger share of lottery revenues in the new state budget. Lawmakers stopped sharing the money with counties during the height of the recession.

Zero new homes sold in Tempe and Avondale in April

Not all Valley cities are created equal for new-home sales. The latest real estate report from Arizona State University shows Gilbert and Goodyear leading the way in that sector of the housing recovery, but builders in other cities are still idle.

Counties to get larger share of lottery revenues in new state budget

County elections officials are applauding a sweeping change to Arizona election laws. The measure approved by state lawmakers allows county recorders to remove people who do not regularly show up at the polls from permanent early voting lists.

Medicaid expansion supporter looks back, ahead after approval

On the last day of the legislative session, Gov. Jan Brewer finally got one of her top priorities – expanding Arizona’s Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act.

Voter group threatens to sue over new state's new campaign finance law

A voter rights group said it will file a lawsuit challenging a campaign finance reform measure lawmakers approved in the final hours of the session.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Mexican drug lord's family

The U.S. Treasury Department froze the assets of 18 people linked to a Mexican drug lord who has been in prison for nearly 30 years.

Census data shows growth in multiracial population

The growth rate of multiracial Americans is far outpacing the growth of the U.S. population as a whole.

Good news for last-minute Father's Day shoppers

If you’re looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, the state wants you to know you likely won’t get cheated at the register.

Visiting professor dies hiking in Pinal County

A professor visiting Arizona from Spain has died while hiking in the desert.

Bear concerns in Sierra Vista

The Arizona Game and Fish Department said there could be problems with nuisance bears in southern Arizona once again this year.

Arizona monsoon season could come early

Even though tomorrow is the “official” start of Arizona's summer monsoon season, a few thunderstorms have already popped up near the New Mexico border.