Arizona voters are likely going to get a chance to do what lawmakers and a federal judge have so far refused to do: dilute the state's new employer sanctions law. A business-financed group filed about 284,000 signatures Tuesday for its own version of a statute that backers say provides "tough, enforceable, fair" laws.

Flooding that left some Pinal County residents without food and shelter last summer has prompted local officials to form a volunteer group to help deal with future disasters.

If small business owners have their way, Terry Goddard could finally get to be governor, a post that has eluded him twice before.

An organization whose stated goals include “restoring traditional moral principles’’ to government policies is challenging the move by the administration of Gov. Janet Napolitano to extend health care and other benefits to the domestic partners of state and university employees.

If Joy Burke were born three days earlier, she'd be able to vote in November's general election. "I'm missing it by three days - I'm really disappointed," said Burke, a senior at Tempe's Marcos de Niza High School. "I think it would really benefit the high school if a lot of kids get to go vote."

October 19, 2004

One of the state’s oldest AIDS service organizations and its high-profile fund-raiser, AIDS Walk Arizona, have shut down.

July 2, 2004

Many of Arizona’s known school tuition organizations received a questionnaire Monday from lawmakers seeking to learn more about how they run the Private School Tax Credit program. But one legislator said he wants those groups — known as STOs — to answer even more questions.

On the same day that it filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group said it received notice Tuesday from the Nasdaq Stock Market that the company’s shares will be delisted.

Civil rights advocates sued Arizona in federal court Tuesday, claiming the state’s Legal Arizona Worker Act violates the U.S. Constitution and threatens the success of Arizona businesses.

Shannon Stevens, a certified dog trainer, was a volunteer at an animal sanctuary in Gilbert when she became saddened by the number of Australian cattle dogs euthanized at local shelters. So, she founded New Hope Cattle Dog Rescue in 2001.

RANDOLPH, Vt.  - In World War II, Samuel Mazur was a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber that flew over Europe.

Conservation groups are counting on strong support from Scottsdale and East Valley residents to get a state land trust reform proposal on the ballot next year.

Conservation groups are counting on strong support from Scottsdale and East Valley residents to get a state land trust reform proposal on the ballot next year.

In another indication that the definition of greater Phoenix is expanding, the first two cities in Pinal County have joined the Valley’s primary economic development organization.

A group of residents concerned that Queen Creek will take their property has petitioned for a referendum on a Town Council decision to form a redevelopment district downtown.

A group of residents concerned that Queen Creek will take their property has petitioned for a referendum on a Town Council decision to form a redevelopment district downtown.

Queen Creek nonprofit groups are putting together a one-stop shop for people seeking charities. About 40 area nonprofits are expressing interest in being part of the Queen Creek Nonprofit Coalition, which would give more nonprofits a location in the town and make it easier for residents to find the right charity to approach with donations or needs, according to organizers.

WASHINGTON - The number of new cars considered the safest by the insurance industry nearly tripled in the past year, helped by automakers that are making certain safety equipment more widely available.

Lloyd Clark has been a fan of trains since he was a boy. “Since I was 3 years old,” he said. “Since the first train ride I took.” Now 87 and living in Surprise, Clark’s respect and love for riding the rails has grown stronger. That is why Clark said he supports a statewide rail plan that would start by linking Phoenix and Tucson and eventually connect to Prescott and Flagstaff in the north and Sierra Vista and Douglas in the south.

Lloyd Clark has been a fan of trains since he was a boy. “Since I was 3 years old,” he said. “Since the first train ride I took.” Now 87 and living in Surprise, Clark’s respect and love for riding the rails has grown stronger. That is why Clark said he supports a statewide rail plan that would start by linking Phoenix and Tucson and eventually connect to Prescott and Flagstaff in the north and Sierra Vista and Douglas in the south.

Lloyd Clark has been a fan of trains since he was a boy. “Since I was 3 years old,” he said. “Since the first train ride I took.” Now 87 and living in Surprise, Clark’s respect and love for riding the rails has grown stronger. That is why Clark said he supports a statewide rail plan that would start by linking Phoenix and Tucson and eventually connect to Prescott and Flagstaff in the north and Sierra Vista and Douglas in the south.

A federal appeals court has blocked federal magistrates in Tucson from taking guilty pleas from illegal immigrants in large groups.