Arizona lawmakers approve plan to expand Medicaid

PHOENIX — In an historic move, a group of Republican senators united with Democrats this afternoon to approve the plan by Gov. Jan Brewer to sharply expand the state's Medicaid program.

Senate vote: OK $85 billion cuts, avert shutdown

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal deficits — and to avoid a government shutdown just a week away.

Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law

WASHINGTON — House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.

Tucson Councilman Kozachik dumps Republican party

The Tucson city council has lost its lone Republican member.

Carla Pedersen, Democratic Party activist, dies at 70

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Carla Pedersen, Democratic Party activist, dies at 70

Carla Pedersen, a staunch Democrat who was active in local and national campaigns - including that of Bobby Kennedy, whom she met in the late 1960s - died at St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday. She was 70.

Tribal gaming arises as issue in CD1 as officials criticize Paton (updated)

Some tribal officials in eastern Arizona are criticizing Jonathan Paton today for a circle mark he made on a questionnaire -- a mark they say signifies opposition to their key industry.

Grijalva district voters wanted say in race to replace Gabrielle Giffords

Today’s special election was limited to voters in Congressional District 8. But that distinction was lost on a number of voters.

Voter list unavailable to Grijalva challengers

A state Democratic Party official denied access to a voter list to two candidates in the U.S. Congressional District 3 race, saying they aren't Democrat enough.

Obama has chance in AZ, Biden says

PHOENIX - Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Phoenix on Thursday and a visit by first lady Michelle Obama set for April 30 in Tucson are sparking talk that Democrats think they may be able to win Arizona in the fall.

New Congressional Districts get federal OK

The Department of Justice has approved Arizona’s new Congressional district maps which had come under heavy fire from Republicans.

Arizona Dems' agenda includes small business tax breaks

PHOENIX — The Democratic minority in the Arizona Legislature are offering a policy agenda for the just-started 2012 session, suggesting proposals on economic development, education, health care and other matters.