The Arizona Department of Public Safety has launched an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine legislators received threatening emails over Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
Arizona's bitter debate over a signature part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has sparked an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine legislators received a threatening email over Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid access.
GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.
GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.
A group supporting Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is asking a judge to let its lawsuit seeking to end a recall effort against the sheriff move forward in court.
A group supporting Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is asking a judge to let its lawsuit seeking to end a recall effort against the sheriff move forward in court.
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change rules.
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change Senate rules that protect the minority party.
A Republican member of the Arizona House says she received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office because she supports Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
A Republican member of the Arizona House says she received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office because she supports Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
Senate President Andy Biggs is ignoring Gov. Jan Brewer and sending her bills despite a moratorium on signings the governor put in place more than two weeks ago.
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer wasn't bluffing when she told lawmakers not to send her anymore bills until they made significant progress on a state budget and her proposal to expand Medicaid.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is making it a crime for a county employee to knowingly lie to the board about an agenda item during an official meeting of the board.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is making it a crime for a county employee to knowingly lie to the board about an agenda item during an official meeting of the board.
An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from Christian lawmaker who said the previous day's prayer didn't pass muster.
An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from Christian lawmaker who said the previous day's prayer didn't pass muster.
By CRISTINA SILVA Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) -- Religious organizations would qualify for new property tax exemptions under legislation being considered by the Arizona House of Representatives.
House leaders moved to stall a vote Thursday on the measure that would allow churches to avoid taxes on property used for activities other than religious worship.
The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Justin Olson, says the current religious exemption law has resulted in many lawsuits because county property assessors don't have clear guidance on which organizations qualify for the exemptions.
Proponents say the proposed overhaul will allow churches to avoid property taxes on vacant lots that could eventually be turned into worship centers.
But critics say the proposed expansion could result in tax fraud because it would allow any religious organization to claim exemptions on property not used for worship.
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The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
Rep. Justin Olson (R - Dist. 25)
