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.

Sales tax reform is a governor's signature away

The push for sales tax sales reform in Arizona is now just a governor's signature away. The state legislature passed a bipartisan bill aimed at taking the chaos out of business tax collections, by boiling multiple filings down to just one form.

Next year's ballot may include marijuana measure

 The voter-approved Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, allows people with a doctor's recommendation to get a state-issued card, to obtain up to 2.5 ounces of pot, every two weeks. Now, Dennis Bohlke is pushing a measure for next year's ballot to make the possession of marijuana legal for all adults. 

State legislature adjourns

The state legislative session is adjourned, after 151 days. 

DPS rescues hikers

Two Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopters were used to help a Cochise County Sheriff's search and rescue team find a family of three who became lost on a horseback ride in the Chiricahua Mountains. 

Secret life of the cat: The science of tracking our pets

They share our homes, sleep on our beds and occasionally bring unwanted gifts. Yet, despite our domestic cats playing a big role in our lives, we know surprisingly little about what they get up to. A research project by BBC2's Horizon and the Royal Veterinary College set out to find out more. Alan Wilson, a professor specialising in animal movement, describes what was involved.

Authorities are investigating Kingman fires

Authorities in northwestern Arizona are investigating dozens of brush fires intentionally set in Kingman in the past few months.

NFL implementing new bag restrictions for games

The National Football League is tightening stadium security this season, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game.

Legislature sends budget, Medicaid expansion to governor

Less than 24 hours after the Arizona House approved Gov. Jan Brewer’s plan to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, the Senate has followed suit.

Napolitano says border security alone won't fix immigration system

Members of the U.S. Senate are wrangling to add tougher border security provisions to the comprehensive immigration reform package. The nation’s Homeland Security chief said manpower on the border only goes so far. 

Arizona House members approve state budget and Medicaid expansion

State House members have given their approval to a new state budget, and it includes Medicaid expansion.

Red Flag Warning issued for northern Arizona

The National Weather Service has a Red Flag Warning for signifying high fire danger in parts of northern Arizona through Thursday night.


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