Arizona senators add millions to budget plan; CPS, universities, gene researchers among beneficiaries

PHOENIX - State senators approved their version of a new $8.8 billion budget Thursday - but not before adding millions of dollars in spending to the original Republican plan.

City fight with state over gun law looms

Steve Kozachik

City fight with state over gun law looms

The Tucson City Council is expected to vote Feb. 5 to require background checks on all gun purchases on city-owned or -managed property - even if it means triggering a fight with the Legislature.

Democrats in Legislature fill leadership positions

PHOENIX - Arizona House and Senate Democrats chose leaders Thursday who are likely to continue to push the same priorities as before, but they hope with a bit more success because of increased numbers.

Tonight’s primary results will decide several races

Most of tonight’s primary election winners have won nothing more than the opportunity to move on to the next round where they will face opponents from other political parties in the general election.