SCOTUS to hear SB 1070 arguments April 25

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's immigration enforcement law on April 25. It is the last scheduled hearing of the court’s spring term.

Disbarment recommended for former County Attorney Andrew Thomas

The Independent Bar Counsel investigating ethics charges against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas his recommending disbarment. 

Cruise bookings down after ship wreck in Italy

Bookings on Carnival Cruise lines are down significantly since the wreck of the Costa Concordia more than two weeks ago. The ship is owned by Carnival.

The Latino Gap: One student's journey through English Immersion classes

California's English Only mandate was supposed to help close the achievement gap. The research says it hasn't. Devin Browne follows one student through five years of English Immersion classes.

Candidate removed from ballot calls experience 'humiliating'

A prospective city council candidate in a Southwestern Arizona border town whose English proficiency was questioned finally spoke to the public Monday evening.

State Supreme Court to hear appeal of candidate's proficiency

A council candidate in the border town of San Luis, Arizona is appealing a judge’s decision to remove her from a primary ballot because she is not proficient in English. Alejandrina Cabrera’s attorney filed the appeal today.

Candidate may appeal removal from council ballot due to English proficiency

A prospective candidate for city council in a small Arizona border town will decide by Monday whether to appeal a court ruling that removed her from the ballot based on her poor English proficiency.

Attorney asks why landfill search for missing girl took so long

The attorney representing missing 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley is questioning why police are choosing now to begin searching a huge landfill south of Phoenix for the girl’s body.

Antenori first to announce campaign for Giffords' seat

State Republican Senator Frank Antenori is the first person to officially announce his candidacy for the Congressional seat vacated by Representative Gabby Giffords. 

President's message of high-tech jobs will require focus on education

President Obama was in Arizona yesterday to continue promoting his message on jobs and manufacturing. He chose a fitting backdrop. The president spoke in front of a massive construction site in Chandler.

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