Kevin Tyne, Gov. Jan Brewer's chief of staff, is leaving to take a job with the Republican Governors Association. The move comes nine months after Brewer became the state's chief executive, taking Tyne, a longtime confidant, with her from the secretary of state's office. In that time, though, Tyne has come under some criticism for his management style, with two high-profile staffers leaving.

PHOENIX - Gov. Janet Napolitano announced changes Tuesday among top members of her staff, including her chief of staff and top lobbyist.

WASHINGTON - President Bush announced the resignation of White House chief of staff Andy Card on Wednesday and replaced him with budget director Joshua Bolten, saying "the next three years will demand much of those who serve our country."

WASHINGTON — The Army chief of staff said Friday that the protracted fight over the budget is having a severe impact on Army training.

SIERRA VISTA — The top general of the U.S. Army said during a visit to Fort Huachuca that supporting President Barack Obama's decision to put more soldiers in Afghanistan can be done without reverting to 15-month deployments.

CHICAGO - Barack Obama's fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, the hard-charging No. 4 Democrat in the House, has accepted the job of White House chief of staff, Democratic officials said Thursday.

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration sidelined Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Friday, announcing plans to replace him as the nation's top military officer rather than reappoint him and risk a Senate confirmation struggle focusing on the Iraq War.

April 22, 2005

WASHINGTON - Signaling a possible shake-up among President Bush's senior advisers, the new White House chief of staff told top presidential aides Monday to expect changes that "refresh and re-energize the team." He invited anyone who is thinking of leaving before year's end to do so now.

A top official in the governor’s office apologized Wednesday for not alerting the governor about neglect and other potential abuses at the Arizona State Veteran Home.

President Bush's second term is already off to a promising start: Alberto Gonazales is a solid pick to replace outgoing Attorney General John Ashcroft, and he's keeping his first and only White House chief of staff, Andrew Card.

Mayor Greg Stanton recently announced the members of his staff who will help him advance his agenda of diversifying Phoenix's economy, making neighborhoods safer, injecting renewed sustainability into city operations, enhancing transparency and ethics throughout city government, and other policy issues.

After initiating a major shake-up of top-level administration, City Manager Kevin Evans spoke to the city’s Public Safety Committee on the rationale behind his moves and plans for moving forward.

Gilbert Town Manager George Pettit aims to reorganize the town’s top administration next year in an effort to save money by avoiding new hires and make planning the town’s future more efficient.

Gilbert Town Manager George Pettit aims to reorganize the town’s top administration next year in an effort to save money by avoiding new hires and make planning the town’s future more efficient.

Bill Schultz, the savior of the legendary Fender Musical Instrument Co., died Thursday at his home in Scottsdale. Schultz, 80, still chairman of the company he resuscitated after years of corporate mishandling, succumbed to a 17-year battle with cancer.

Bill Schultz, the savior of the legendary Fender Musical Instrument Co., died Thursday at his home in Scottsdale. Schultz, 80, still chairman of the company he resuscitated after years of corporate mishandling, succumbed to a 17-year battle with cancer.

For incoming Scottsdale Fire Chief William "Willie" McDonald’s son, making the move from their San Francisco Bay Area home came down to an urgent phone call and a choice between three things.

While new Surprise Police Chief Michael Frazier did not officially take command of the department until Monday morning, over the weekend he spent some time performing a big part of his job: introducing himself to the community.