By DANIEL SCARPINATO The ad: A 60-second spot for Republican Tim Bee. The race: The 8th Congressional District, where Bee, president of the state Senate, is challenging Democratic incumbent Gabrielle Giffords. The medium: Radio.

By DANIEL SCARPINATO U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her Republican opponent Tim Bee are parting ways on whether Congress should open up new areas for drilling.

By Daniel Scarpinato, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Jun. 7--Vicki Taylor is weighing her options. The 49-year-old Tucsonan voted for Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic primary.

By Daniel Scarpinato, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson May 28--PHOENIX -- The prime goal of President Bush's visit here Tuesday was to raise money for John McCain. The second was to do it quietly. By the end of the day, it appeared he'd succeeded at both.

By DANIEL SCARPINATO Proposed legislation has opt-out clause; many districts cry no cash PHOENIX - The continuing influx of immigrants and refugees. A rising tide of child diabetes, allergic reactions and asthma. One school district with 62 percent of students lacking health care.