Three years ago, in the wake of a new Arizona law aimed at those in the country illegally, tens of thousands converged on the Capitol with a message: Today we march, tomorrow we vote.

So if you think the lines at the grocery store move slowly now, imagine waiting behind someone who wants to pay with a few chunks of gold.

Opponents of Arizona's landmark immigration law took note of the measure's third anniversary Tuesday by urging lawmakers to repeal the legislation that sparked a national debate over border security and immigrants' rights.

The Senate voted 19-11 Tuesday to make it easier for schools to get rid of teachers who are not performing up to expectations.

Future bids to oust public officials through recall could get a lot harder under the terms of legislation given preliminary approval Tuesday by the Senate.

Gun rights

Saying they are protecting the First Amendment rights of donors, the Republican-controlled state Senate voted Tuesday to remove all restrictions on how much any individual or political action committee can spend to influence elections.

The Arizona Senate has rejected a bill making it easier to fire some low-performing teachers.

Saying it's nobody business, state lawmakers are poised to keep local governments -- and anyone else -- from finding out who owns a gun.

Seeing what's happened elsewhere, the restaurant industry has convinced state lawmakers to prevent cities and counties from telling them how much they have to pay their workers.

Those who pick or scratch it rich would get more privacy under the terms of legislation given preliminary approval Monday by the state Senate.

State senators voted Wednesday to allow a teacher, administrator, custodian or even cafeteria worker at rural and some suburban schools to be armed.

The Senate voted 16-12 on Monday to impose new restrictions on spending on recall elections.

Arizona lawmakers are once again challenging federal authority despite warnings it will just land the state on the Daily Show -- again.

State lawmakers are pushing ahead with new hurdles in the path of Arizonans who want to propose their own laws and constitutional amendments.

Efforts by Arizona Republican lawmakers to overhaul the early voting process and fight election fraud have drawn criticism from Democrats and civic groups who fear the proposed changes would limit turnout among the state's growing Hispanic electorate.

Ignoring a threatened lawsuit, a Senate panel voted Monday to let police destroy marijuana they have seized, even if it was taken wrongly from a medical marijuana patient.

State lawmakers are making another bid to shorten the time that individuals and groups have to put issues on the ballot.

At Chandler’s Guns Etc., Bryant Scatena examines an AR-15 he’s thinking about purchasing sooner rather than later because of fears that the government will curb sales of assault rifles.

Some Valley residents may have received phone calls over the weekend that contained the incorrect information about polling places for Election Day.

Arizona Republicans hold two-thirds of the seats in both chambers of the Legislature after padding their majorities in 2010 as the party's wave swept across the nation. But those "supermajorities" that allowed them to vigorously pursue conservative courses on gun rights and other social issues appear to be on the line Nov. 6.

Ironwood showcased a potent rushing attack as they ran past St. Mary's, 62-37, on Friday night at Phoenix College.

Arizona voters are entitled to decide if they want to scrap the current partisan system of nominating candidates, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

A proposal to create an open primary system in Arizona is legally flawed and cannot appear on the ballot, a judge ruled Monday.