Hillary Clinton Wins Presidential Endorsement From Arizona…

Paper's choice marks its first endorsement of a Democrat in a general election since it launched more than a century ago The Republic announced Tuesday that it had endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton - the first time the paper has endorsed a Democrat in a presidential election since it launched in 1890. "The challenges the United States faces domestically and internationally demand a steady hand, a cool head and the ability to think carefully before acting."

Arizona’s First Woman Governor, Rose Mofford, Passes Away at 94

Rose Mofford, who stepped into office as Arizona's first woman governor in 1988, passed away this morning at the age of 94. Mofford was one of Arizona's best-liked former governors, owing both to her short time in office and her warm and open personality. Born and raised in the mining town of Globe, Mofford was the elected the first woman Secretary of State in 1988 when the State Legislature impeached ex-governor Evan Mecham, a Republican.

Arizona inspires broadcasters to target opioid addiction

National broadcasters, anti-drug advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week unveiled a campaign to target opioid addiction, an effort that was partly inspired by a 2015 documentary on heroin addiction in Arizona. Arizona inspires broadcasters to target opioid addiction WASHINGTON - National broadcasters, anti-drug advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week unveiled a campaign to target opioid addiction, an effort that was partly inspired by a 2015 documentary on heroin addiction in Arizona.

Why was Donald Trump bashing Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake on Twitter?

As Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign spends money on TV ads in red-state Arizona, Republican nominee Donald Trump on Sunday resumed his feud with one of Arizona's Republican senators. Why was Donald Trump bashing Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake on Twitter? As Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign spends money on TV ads in red-state Arizona, Republican nominee Donald Trump on Sunday resumed his feud with one of Arizona's Republican senators.

News Guide: McCain, Arpaio draw interest in Arizona primary

" A challenge to longtime U.S. Sen. John McCain leads the lists of contests drawing attention in Tuesday's Arizona primary election. Here's a look at some of the races and issues: Sen. John McCain is seeking a sixth term, and his main challenger in the Republican primary is former state Sen. Kelli Ward.

News Guide: McCain, Arpaio draw attention in Arizona primary

A challenge to longtime U.S. Sen. John McCain leads the lists of contests drawing attention in Tuesday's Arizona primary election. Here's a look at some of the races and issues: Sen. John McCain is seeking a sixth term, and his main challenger in the Republican primary is former state Sen. Kelli Ward .

Early voting underway for Aug. 30 primary in Arizona

Early voting underway for Aug. 30 primary in Arizona Early voting is underway in the Aug. 30 primary, including congressional, legislative, county, local and school races. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2aZAPZb There will be 645 polling sites in Maricopa County serving 724 precincts, meaning some polling sites will serve more than one precinct.

McCain sticks by Trump despite myriad reasons not to

The Republican presidential nominee has attacked many issues dear to the Arizona senator, including the family of a fallen soldier, NATO and even McCain's own military service. Yet McCain, who faces a primary challenge and a strong Democratic opponent in the fall, has stuck by his support for Trump, at times seemingly through gritted teeth.

Womana s still in the (Democratic) party mood at 102

Geraldine “Jerry” Emmett is 102, legally blind and a lifelong, “good Democrat.” Every day, she drinks two beers - one at 10 a.m., the other at 4 p.m. Her favorite, she told the Arizona Republic, is Michelob Ultra Light. She lived through the civil rights movement, the women's liberation movement, the women's suffrage movement.