PHOENIX — Nearly a fourth of Maricopa County residents, or about 900,000 people, have been immunized against the new swine flu, according to estimates released this week. But now that the vaccine is finally available to anyone who wants it, public-health officials are noticing a drop-off in demand.

A Gilbert resident seeking to recall Mayor Steve Berman is being asked to take down recall signs that town officials say are illegal because they’re not considered political.

Senate President Russell Pearce filed a statement Friday with the Secretary of State's office to be included on the Nov. 8 ballot as he fights to keep his seat representing west Mesa.

Senate President Russell Pearce filed a statement Friday with the Secretary of State's office to be included on the Nov. 8 ballot as he fights to keep his seat representing west Mesa.

Senate President Russell Pearce filed a statement Friday with the Secretary of State's office to be included on the Nov. 8 ballot as he fights to keep his seat representing west Mesa.

If by now you were hoping that you’d be hearing about issues in the recall of state Senate President Russell Pearce, remember that when it comes to Arizona local elections, it’s all about the signs.

If by now you were hoping that you’d be hearing about issues in the recall of state Senate President Russell Pearce, remember that when it comes to Arizona local elections, it’s all about the signs.

If by now you were hoping that you’d be hearing about issues in the recall of state Senate President Russell Pearce, remember that when it comes to Arizona local elections, it’s all about the signs.

Henry Becker, the outspoken north Scottsdale landowner who has been battling the city and neighbors over his outdoor displays for years, has launched a recall effort against council members Wayne Ecton and Bob Littlefield.

There are over 39,000 reasons for west Mesa voters to recall Sen. Russell Pearce and none of them have anything to do with SB 1070.

A Senate panel added one more hurdle in the path of those seeking to oust a public official through a recall.

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

Early in 2001, a small alliance formed in Gilbert to oust the mayor and Town Council members.Standing side by side were Gilbert residents Fred Phillis and Steve Berman.

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County officials have completed an initial check of recall petitions targeting Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce. And they have verified there's more than enough valid signatures to force a special election that could oust the Mesa Republican.

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County officials have completed an initial check of recall petitions targeting Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce. And they have verified there's more than enough valid signatures to force a special election that could oust the Mesa Republican.

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County officials have completed an initial check of recall petitions targeting Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce. And they have verified there's more than enough valid signatures to force a special election that could oust the Mesa Republican.

The state's high court on Monday slapped aside efforts to throw technical roadblocks in the path of Arizonans trying to recall elected officials.

Hoping to avoid another ouster of one of their own, Republican legislators on Thursday voted to change the rules for recall elections.

A judge late Friday gave the go-ahead for a Nov. 8 recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce.

A Cronkite/Eight Poll released Tuesday suggests that those trying to recall Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio face an uphill battle.

There are more than enough signatures to force Arizona's first-ever recall of a state elected official.

There are more than enough signatures to force Arizona's first-ever recall of a state elected official.

There are more than enough signatures to force Arizona's first-ever recall of a state elected official.

It’s a political oddity: A TV commercial extolling the public safety record of a sitting mayor, except the spot isn’t explicitly soliciting votes and the politician isn’t scheduled to appear on this year’s ballot.