It’s usually the political candidates eschewing religious services who come under attack from their opponents. But Rep. Ed Ableser, D-Tempe, is hearing criticism for having too much God in his life.

An Arizona State University student accused of stealing campaign signs earlier this month changed her story when questioned by authorities, denying she was acting on behest of the school's Young Democrats club, a police report said.

Republican Laura Knaperek and Democrat Ed Ableser survived a four-way competition as incumbents in their party primaries for the District 17 legislative seats, which are among the most hotly sought in Arizona.

Former Arizona State University student Mallory Parker was walking through campus her freshman year when she was presented with an offer — a credit card that would pay for meals, books, rent and all other expenses that build up day after day.

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Playing with a lead suited the District 17 Democrats.

An Arizona State University student caught stealing campaign signs that carry political messages opposing two Democratic legislators confessed that she did so at the behest of the school's Young Democrats organization, according to a memo from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Voters ousted GOP lawmaker Laura Knaperek in District 17 and put Democrats in the area’s three legislative seats.

Republicans and Democrats in one of Arizona’s most heated legislative races sparred over immigration, education funding and how to address the controversial Sept. 11 memorial.

Republicans and Democrats in one of Arizona’s most heated legislative races sparred over immigration, education funding and how to address the controversial Sept. 11 memorial.

Twenty-six-year-old Ed Ableser enthusiastically knocked on thousands of doors and asked voters to elect him to the state House two years ago, every time getting the same response from anybody with political savvy: Beat it, kid.

David Schapira was 16 years old, aspiring toward medical school, when his grandmother took him to Washington. “This was during the government budget shutdown in December of ’95,” Schapira says. “Nothing was open.” The Smithsonian? Closed. The galleries? Closed.

The state House voted 42-15 Tuesday to allow high schools to teach elective courses on the influence of the Bible on Western culture and civilization.

An Arizona State University student caught removing controversial campaign signs last month will not be prosecuted, Tempe authorities said.

The hot new thing involving politics and the Internet is for folks to post a politician’s awkward moments on YouTube so all the world can see. And state Sen. Ed Ableser became part of this trend last week.

Voters in District 17 enjoy a bit of an oddity for Arizona politics. This district in Tempe and south Scottsdale is one of just three without an overwhelming registration in one party. In most districts, the election results are fairly predictable.

Voters in District 17 enjoy a bit of an oddity for Arizona politics. This district in Tempe and south Scottsdale is one of just three without an overwhelming registration in one party. In most districts, the election results are fairly predictable.

Arizona lawmakers are once again challenging federal authority despite warnings it will just land the state on the Daily Show -- again.

The state House unanimously approved legislation Monday to require parents to report their missing children despite bipartisan concerns that all it will do is cause problems for unwary adults.

Re-elect the three Democratic legislators running in north Tempe and south Scottsdale, exhort the white-on-green campaign signs.