Appeals court: Arizona abortion restriction unconstitutional

PHOENIX — Calling a woman's rights “unalterably clear” a federal appeals court today struck down Arizona's nearly year-old ban on abortions at 20 weeks and beyond.

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.

Hemophiliac joins in plea for Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - With her plan to expand Medicaid backed up against a political brick wall, Gov. Jan Brewer is trying to ratchet up the pressure on Republican lawmakers.

State vote sought on Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled his own new plan Tuesday to expand Medicaid, one that would give Arizona voters the final say, after calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically dead at the Legislature.

Senate GOP outlines coming year's budget

PHOENIX - Senate Republicans are proposing a nearly $8.8 billion spending plan for the coming year, a 1.6 percent hike over current levels.

Arizona House leader unveils his Medicaid plan

PHOENIX -- Calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically unsalable at the Legislature, House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled a new plan today to expand Medicaid -- and give Arizona voters the final say.

House Speaker Tobin: Let Arizona voters decide on Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX — Calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically unsalable at the Legislature, House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled a new plan today to expand Medicaid — and give Arizona voters the final say.

Brewer: No budget, no bill signings

PHOENIX - Saying she's run out of patience, Gov. Jan Brewer will veto any bills sent to her until she sees movement on a new state budget and her pet Medicaid expansion project.

Marijuana research allowed at Arizona's universities

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer has cleared one hurdle for new research on the possible medical benefits of marijuana.

Arizona DPS officer killed in wreck near Yuma

DATELAND, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety officer killed in an accident on Interstate 8 late Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Tim Huffman.

Brewer vows Senate leader won't derail Medicaid plan

PHOENIX - Facing a recalcitrant Senate president, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday she is instead working with individual lawmakers - and around Andy Biggs - in her bid to expand the state's Medicaid program.

Brewer to ax family-planning funds to win votes for Medicaid expansion

With anti-abortion groups undermining already shaky Republican support for Medicaid expansion, Gov. Jan Brewer has indicated she's ready to deal.

Brewer to ax family-planning funds to win votes for Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - Scrambling to find votes for her Medicaid expansion plan, Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she is now willing to approve legislation to stop Planned Parenthood from getting any of the funds.

AHCCCS might drop coverage for childless adults

PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans receiving health care through Medicaid could be thrown out of that program under one alternative offered by opponents of the governor's plan to expand coverage.

McCain's popularity drops in latest poll

PHOENIX - A new poll suggests the state's senior senator may have worn out his welcome with Arizona voters.

Brewer: SB 1070 prompted action in Congress

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer asserted Tuesday that Arizona's precedent-setting 2010 law aimed at illegal immigration helped pave the way for the kind of legislation now being considered in Congress.

Melvin plans dark-horse run for GOP gubernatorial nomination

PHOENIX - Three-term state Sen. Al Melvin announced Monday he intends to run for governor this coming year.

Melvin plans dark-horse run for GOP gubernatorial nomination

Sen. Al Melvin

State Sen. Al Melvin to run for Arizona governor

PHOENIX — Three-term state Sen. Al Melvin announced this afternoon he intends to run for governor this coming year.

Former Game & Fish chairman accused of sexual harassment

PHOENIX - Jack Husted, who recently resigned as chairman of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, was the subject of multiple allegations of sexual harassment by state employees.