Attorney General Tom Horne and an Arizona Republican lawmaker are pushing a plan to let principals, teachers and janitors at public schools carry guns.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon has empowered a panel of former federal, state and county law officials to craft a new policy for the Phoenix Police Department that would allow officers to apprehend illegal immigrants and notify federal immigration officials.

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Rep. Harry Mitchell, D-Ariz., wanted more than $9 million in federal money to pay for special projects in Mesa. But the freshman Democrat lawmaker and the city will have to settle for a lot less.

CASA GRANDE — A Casa Grande man who is a former U.S. Border Patrol agent created and patented a video game controller for people with severe spinal cord injuries.

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words, factually accurate and original thoughts of the writer. Please be brief and include name, address, city and phone number for verification. Letters and call-in comments may be edited for clarity and length.