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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 […]
Arizona teens to face driving restrictions starting July 1
A state law that puts restrictions on new teenage drivers takes effect July 1 – the result of one mother's fight to make sure her daughter's death wasn't in vain. When […]
Arizona dealing with inflated population counts
The three-year housing boom in Arizona that ended in 2006 skewed the state's population figures, leading to projections that planners, economists and government officials agree are inflated. Accurately tracking and […]
Ariz. sanctions law has yet to produce court cases
Five months after taking effect, an Arizona law prohibiting businesses from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants hasn't led to an expected flood of crackdowns. It more resembles a trickle. No employer […]
Energy Conservation – AZ energy bill draws fire as it nears finish line
A wide-ranging bill to push energy efficiency and use of power from renewable sources is nearing its final legislative hurdles, with its champion saying it's needed to protect the state's […]
Judges ask skeptical questions in employer sanctions suit
Federal appellate judges considering a challenge to an Arizona law prohibiting the hiring of illegal immigrants looked skeptically on arguments from business and civil rights groups that the state can't […]
Bill calls for Internet database of state contracts
State lawmakers have approved a bill that would require the state to publish its contracts with private vendors online in a searchable database by 2013, despite an estimate from legislative […]
Allen sworn in to state Senate
Sylvia Allen, appointed to replace the late Sen. Jake Flake, is sworn in on the Senate floor June 16 by Mark Acedo, presiding civil judge for Maricopa County Superior Court. […]
Payday loan initiative dead, but battle rages on
Rep. Marian McClure announced on June 16 that she has officially terminated her effort to rid Arizona of payday lenders through a citizen's ballot initiative, but the battle against the […]
