Controversy Dominates Race for AZ Attorney General
Accusations against incumbent Tom Horne figure strongly in Republican Party challenger's campaign tactics.
3 Pima County Districts in State’s Top 10 School Systems
AZ Department of Education releases letter grades, AIMS results; statewide, little gain in student performance.
15 Doses of Lethal Drugs Used in Convicted Murderer's Execution
Joseph Wood's attorneys say the state Dept. of Corrections violated execution protocol by doing so.
METRO WEEK: Campaign Money Flows to Tucson Area TV
About $1M spent on political TV advertising in Southern Arizona in July.
GOP Candidates in CD1 Argue Conservative Values, Broad Appeal
Three Republicans vying for party nomination say they can win general election against Democratic incumbent Rep. Kirkpatrick.
AZ Week: A Look at GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
Five of six hopefuls debated state economic recovery plans, illegal immigration; primary election is Aug. 26.
A Mezcal's Clandestine Origin, Migration to Old Pueblo
This brand of smoky agave spirit has humble, law bending beginnings - from Oaxaca, Mexico to the colonial Guatemalan city of Antigua.
Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill
Kais, McSally, Wooten would have voted against Senate version of reform, call security top issue.
Wide Range of AZ Economic Solutions from Candidates
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls prescribe reforming taxes, bolstering education system, reducing regulation, curbing illegal immigration.
1M Ballots Being Mailed for Early Voting in AZ Primary
At stake: primary races for governor, attorney general, congressional challengers, Legislature; independents can vote.
Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency
Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.
Streetcar's First Paying Day: 3,500 Passengers, Few Problems
Number of riders nearly what officials projected; minor troubles with ticket vending machines at some stations.
Challenger Brnovich Attacks Atty. Gen. Horne's Legal Woes in Debate
Republican candidates for attorney general squared off in PHX Monday night; primary election is Aug. 26.
Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ
Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.
60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs
Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.
