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Lawmakers brace for state government shutdown
Senior Republican lawmakers said they are nearing a compromise with Democrats on a budget that would bridge what is being called the largest deficit by percentage in the nation. Other... […]
AZ Senate rejects bill on drivers without licenses
A House-approved bill to crack down on drivers without licenses has been overwhelmingly defeated in the state Senate. The bill would have made it a misdemeanor punishable by up to... […]
AZ Senate rejects bill to curb animal sales
Legislation to prohibit selling animals in parks and along Arizona roadways in the state's two most populous counties has been stopped in its tracks. The Senate rejected the bill on... […]
State court overturns AZ law on expert witnesses
An Arizona appellate court ruling says a state law on medical malpractice lawsuits is unconstitutional. At issue is a law that sets qualifications required for expert witnesses in medical malpractice... […]
AZ judge to consider remanding Jeffs charges
KINGMAN – An Arizona judge has set a July 11 date to consider whether to send four remaining charges against polygamist leader Warren Jeffs back to a grand jury for... […]
State says it can't clean land trashed by dumpers
TUCSON – State officials say they don't have enough money to prevent trespassing and clean a patch of state land that has been a haven for wildcat dumpers. The swath... […]
Lawmakers question DPS officer over GIITEM money
It's unclear what, if anything, Republican lawmakers plan to do about a decision last month by Gov. Janet Napolitano to cut Legislature-approved funding to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. It... […]
Lord added to top challengers list
Phoenix attorney Bob Lord has been added to a program intended to highlight and support promising Democratic congressional candidates across the country, signaling the party's intention to target Republican Rep.... […]
Phoenix mayor irked by sheriff's document request
A sweeping request from the Maricopa County sheriff for six months' worth of e-mail from the mayor and other Phoenix officials isn't sitting right with Mayor Phil Gordon. The mayor... […]
Faith leaders speak out against immigration rhetoric
Faith leaders in Arizona are speaking out about what they say is hateful rhetoric targeting immigrants. Leaders from various congregations say they want a more compassionate dialogue about immigration reform... […]
Arizona joins Real ID revolt
Arizona has joined other states in a revolt against the Real ID Act of 2005. Gov. Janet Napolitano signed a measure June 17 to prohibit the state from implementing the... […]
State lawmakers "running out of time" on budget
House and Senate legislators were given grim news about the state of Arizona's economy and the prospects of a government shutdown if lawmakers and the governor are not able to... […]
