State legislator: Women should be made to watch an abortion before having one

An Arizona legislator who opposes abortion says a woman should be made to watch an abortion being performed before having one. Republican Rep. Terri Proud of Tucson made the comment in a March 5 email to constituent Adena Lees. 

Case load not improving for Arizona's federal judges

Arizona’s federal court system is overloaded. So much so that its chief judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a judicial emergency last year. That allowed for visiting judges to hear cases. But that emergency declaration expired Monday.

Robrt Pela: Review of Gypsy

Even if she weren’t our hometown gal made good and a real-life Broadway star, it would be impossible not to be knocked over by Kathy Fitzgerald’s magnificent Mama Rose.

Personalized Medicine: An Arizona SciTech forum

Imagine a medical treatment uniquely designed for you. Science fiction or fact?

Boeing's 'Dreamliner' visits Phoenix

The newest airliner from the Boeing company, the 787 landed in Phoenix on Friday as part of its world tour roll out. Hundreds of people here in Phoenix played a role in the development and design of the plane and its systems.

Commuters should seek alternative transit during bus strike

There’s no end in sight to a walk-out by bus drivers in Phoenix and Tempe. That means commuters are dealing with the first work day of interrupted service today.

House Ethics Committee to hear complaint against Patterson

The Arizona House of Representative’s Ethics Committee will meet this coming week to hear an ethics complaint filed against a Tucson Democrat.

Despite gains, path to employment still a long road

Arizona lost more than 34,000 non-farm jobs in January, both in the public and private sectors.

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Phoenix landmark finally open to public

A Phoenix landmark opens for public tours Saturday -- but if you don’t have tickets already, you’ll probably have to wait a while.

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