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Marchers meet counter-protesters May 1 at Capitol
Marchers supporting immigration reform and counter-protesters upset with porous borders met face to face at the Capitol May 1. Police said about 16,000 marched through downtown to the Capitol. They... […]
63 miles of vehicle barriers curb illegal crossers, officials say
Within a few years, vehicles driving loads of illegal immigrants or drugs through the rugged terrain of Arizona’s southwestern deserts could largely be a thing of the past. Already, 63... […]
Attendance down at Kartchner Caverns
Fewer people are visiting Kartchner Caverns. A 19 percent decline in visitors last year has tourism and state parks officials looking at different strategies to get people back. Some ideas... […]
States lose in bank squabble with feds
State regulators are locked out of a slice of the home mortgage-lending industry, thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. But the turf war between states and the federal... […]
Arizona quarter a Grand Canyon/saguaro image
The Grand Canyon State’s quarter will feature both that natural treasure and another familiar Arizona image: the saguaro cactus. The design for the Arizona quarter, chosen by Gov. Janet Napolitano... […]
Bill Summaries As of 11:00 a.m. May 3
House H 2781 BUDGET; GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS The ‘feed bill’ providing funding for state agencies. Those agencies on biennial budgets are funded for two years; those with one year budgets are... […]
Cities declare immigrant sanctuaries
Many come under fire for passing ordinances protecting illegals
Counties seek power to deal with graffiti vandals
Officials in counties across the state have no power to implement sanctions against graffiti vandalism, making their communities easy targets for sprayers, taggers and etchers. This could change if a... […]
Abortion ruling sets new state battle lines
Groups want legislatures to revive bans on late-term procedures
Lawmakers missed chance to address rural water issue
For the third session in a row, legislators have refused to listen to the water experts and pass meaningful legislation to manage water in rural areas. They have undone a... […]
State inspector appeals for contributions to close dangerous mines
The Abandoned Mine Safety Fund was signed into law in 1998. This fund is used to secure and close mines that pose a threat to public health and safety. Few... […]
