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One-woman institute caught up in legal
ambiguity The children of Robin Scoins have suffered one of the worst traumas any child can endure — being torn from a loving mother, all because of a false positive... […]
Bill making self-defense law retroactive losing support
An attempt by lawmakers to make a self-defense law created last year apply retroactively appears to be on its last legs this year. The House defeated the second such measure... […]
Legislation may make job hunting on sidewalks a crime
The Legislature inched closer to criminalizing job hunting on sidewalks and street corners, a move that has split lawmakers along partisan lines and has spurred discussions about freedom of speech... […]
Former state mine inspector receives 30-day jail sentence
Former state Mine Inspector Douglas K. Martin was sentenced April 17 to a 30-day jail term on a felony charge of conflict of interest, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced.... […]
Talking Book Library going digital for the blind
Lois Brock sat in a booth that resembled an industrial refrigerator with a window. Half lit by a small table lamp, she read aloud from a Navajo travel guide titled... […]
Amended bill requires English proficiency for commercial driver
A few months after Arizona residents overwhelmingly approved a proposal making English the state’s official language, lawmakers gave preliminary approval to legislation barring those who cannot “demonstrate English proficiency” from... […]
Ex-treasurer taped private phone conversation with son
A recorded conversation between former state Treasurer David Petersen and his family that is now in the hands of the county sheriff had an unusual source — Petersen himself. The... […]
U.S. Supreme Court considers San Pedro endangered species case
Robin Silver, board chairman of Center for Biological Diversity, heard first-hand U.S Supreme Court oral arguments on a case affecting Arizona’s San Pedro River. The center, an Arizona environmental group,... […]
Medical board puts Tucson doctor on probation for mismanaging 8 patients
A neurologist has been placed on probation after mismanaging the pain treatment of eight patients, including one who died, authorities said. Dr. Mitchell Halter was one of several Tucson doctors... […]
Waring blasts foes of vetoed sex offender measure
A last-minute effort by a House Democrat against a proposal that requires only the worst sex offenders to wear a GPS monitor — but still allows authorities to place one... […]
State program develops workers for 21st century
Christina Rios and Britt Zitterkopf, 26, system engineering senior and mentor for Christina Christina Rios was halfway through her junior year at Peoria High School when the counselor called her... […]
Memorial overshadowed by bomb threat
Moment of silence Gov. Janet Napolitano joins other state officials in remembering the shooting victims at Virginia Tech. Behind her is Attorney General Terry Goddard and Chief Justice Ruth McGregor.... […]
