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Giffords to begin 9-state tour on women, guns
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords will begin a nine-state tour in Maine, where she will advocate for tougher gun laws that she says will help protect women and families.
Ducey and DuVal set for final Arizona governor’s debate
Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred DuVal are set to face off for the fifth and final time as each tries to convince voters to elect them as the next Arizona governor.
Disqualified Navajo candidate to remain on ballot
The name of a disqualified Navajo presidential candidate will remain on the ballot, and the election will proceed as planned Nov. 4.
Some Mormons pushing church on gay marriage
Court decisions this week paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in dozens of states, including Mormon strongholds like Utah, Idaho and Nevada, have emboldened a growing group of Latter-day Saints who are pushing the conservative church to become more accepting of gay members.
Ruling against Navajo presidential candidate over language fluency
A candidate for president on the nation's largest Indian reservation could be removed from the ballot just weeks before the general election after he refused to show whether he is fluent in Navajo as required by tribal law. In a hearing that underlined the importance of the language to the Navajo Nation, an administrative court officer said he had no choice but to rule against Chris Deschene.
Ex-Arizona congressman Renzi loses appeal of convictions
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the convictions of former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi on corruption, money laundering and other charges, rejecting his claim that there wasn't enough evidence to support some of the allegations.
Colorado River water-conservation effort to begin
Providers of municipal water in Arizona, California, Nevada and Colorado are starting a conservation program for the Colorado River system.
Early voting for general election begins today
Thursday marks the first day for voters to go to voting centers and cast ballots for statewide, legislative and local races and ballot measures. And county registrars of voters are mailing early ballots starting today.
Grand Canyon concessionaire sues over new contract
A Grand Canyon concessionaire has sued the National Park Service, saying a new South Rim services contract gives an unfair advantage to a competitor and would result in a money-losing operation.
Arizona board to resume issuing doctor licenses
TUCSON ai??i?? The regulatory board for Arizona's doctors will resume issuing new physician licenses. Arizona Medical Board members made the decision during a special meeting Wednesday in Tucson.
Arizona opens trade-investment office in Mexico
The Arizona State Trade and Investment Office has opened in Mexico City. Gov. Jan Brewer's says it's the latest major effort by the state to strengthen and secure economic ties with Arizona's largest trading partner.
9th Circuit Court strikes down gay marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada
State and federal court judges have been striking down bans at a rapid rate since a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year.
