If any piece of classic American literature should be depicted on film with wildly decadent and boldly inventive style, it's "The Great Gatsby." After all, who was the character of Jay Gatsby himself if not a spinner of grandiose tales and a peddler of lavish dreams?

In the galaxy of big-screen superheros — a rather glum lot — Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man is the snappy one.

Gov. Jan Brewer said 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.

A plan to revamp the state's recall laws for all future elections fell apart Thursday as some Republican senators broke party ranks.

Future bids to oust public officials through recall could get a lot harder under the terms of legislation given preliminary approval Tuesday by the Senate.

A group supporting metropolitan Phoenix's sheriff filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at halting an effort to recall the lawman from office.

I must take issue with a comment made in a recent vent, regarding so-called hate-mongering from the right.

Arizona Republicans say they don't need to change their stance on immigration or even their message to attract the Latino voters who largely defected last year.

“Just spent the day doing my federal and state tax returns. The good news is I don’t owe anything. The bad news is that, for the first time in 40 years, I didn’t earn enough to owe any income tax.”

Future recall elections would be conducted with both a primary and general election under the terms of legislation approved Thursday by the House.

The Senate voted 16-12 on Monday to impose new restrictions on spending on recall elections.

State lawmakers are pushing ahead with new hurdles in the path of Arizonans who want to propose their own laws and constitutional amendments.

A group supporting metropolitan Phoenix's sheriff demanded Wednesday that organizers of an effort to recall the lawman immediately end their campaign, and vowed to go to court to stop them.

Hoping to avoid another ouster of one of their own, Republican legislators on Thursday voted to change the rules for recall elections.

Arizonans may finally get a break this year from what has been a perennial debate over two high-profile issues.

For free and festive light displays Ahwatukee Foothills residents don’t have to go too far. Many residents have decorated their homes with lights and inflatables to bring in the holiday spirit.

Gift giving feels good, and can feel even better if you know your purchase is helping those less fortunate. Luckily, a number of home décor retailers partner with charitable organizations; many do so year-round, with additional initiatives during the holiday season.

Brophy boys soccer forward Riggs Lennon had three goals as the Broncos cruised to a 6-0 victory over Chaparral on Thursday night. Colin Zaccagnio, Adam Mosharaffa and Tyler Dial scored their first goals of the year for Brophy.

"How come those who contend they love America so much are the ones who want to secede?"

Gift giving feels good, and can feel even better if you know your purchase is helping those less fortunate. Luckily, a number of home décor retailers partner with charitable organizations; many do so year round, with additional initiatives during the holiday season.

“I’m a veteran, and want to thank all the restaurants and diners that opened their doors with free meals for vets. It was great of you. Thank you. We really appreciate your service too.”

The state's chief election officer wants tighter financial reporting laws so voters know who is really funding campaigns.

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