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Changing Arizona's Resign to Run law

State Representative John Kavanagh wants to change Arizona's Resign to Run law. He says it's a charade.

Central Arizona Project has enough water to cope with global warming

Central Arizona Project is preparing for a severe water shortage if global warming leads to drier conditions over the next decade.

Kyl takes a new job in Washington

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl has a new job.

How long is your commute?

A new study by the Census Bureau shows that nearly 80 percent of people who drive to work in this country drive alone. The survey also shows that more than 10 million people spend two hours a day getting to and from work.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on iCivics

Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981. Since resigning from the bench, Justice O’Connor has focused on getting kids to know more about how federal, state and local governments work. Her iCivics project helps kids test their knowledge through a computer program.

Oakland A's sign on with Mesa

Oakland A’s fans will be going to a different ballpark for spring training in two years.

Home prices up 22.7 percent

Home prices in the Phoenix area increased by 22.7 percent in January making it the largest increase in the nation.

Brewer questions the motives behind illegal immigrant release

Governor Jan Brewer says she does not believe the Department of Homeland Security needed to release illegal immigrants from federal detention centers.

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to outlaw synthetic drugs

A House bill to outlaw the latest dangerous drug compounds continues to sail through the Arizona Legislature, earning unanimous approval Monday from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Resolution to establish Arizona sovereignty passed through Senate

The Arizona Senate has given its approval to a resolution allowing the state to challenge federal government orders.

Yuma, La Paz wages well below national average

A report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that weekly wages in Yuma and La Paz counties are well below both the state and national average of $903.

Future growth leads Peoria to build new school

The Peoria Unified School District is making plans to add another elementary school. The district says it’s needed because of what it says is explosive growth in the northwest Valley.

Tucson prison on lockdown after fight

More than 1,000 inmates at a state prison in Tucson remain on lockdown after a riot broke out Sunday.

Legislative committee looking into synthetic drugs again

The Senate Judiciary Committee today takes up the latest measure to combat synthetic drugs, like bath salts.

McCain still seeking Benghazi answers

Arizona Senator John McCain and Republican Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, are demanding answers from the Obama administration about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and the two say they'll oppose the president's appointment of John Brennan to head the CIA, until they get them.