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Border Security Expo showcases high-tech wares
A border security convention opened in Phoenix with speeches from top government officials and exhibits of high-tech wares including drones, bulletproof vehicles, shock-proof clothing and mobile surveillance systems.
Ex-Arizona legislator Scott Bundgaard drops suit against Phoenix
A former state senator who resigned in 2012 over a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend has dropped his lawsuit against Phoenix.
County board forms panel to pick Gallego successor
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is creating a three-member panel to decide who will replace outgoing state Rep. Ruben Gallego of Phoenix as he attempts to win a U.S. congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor.
Rep. Gallego resigns from Arizona House
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is leaving the Arizona House to focus on his run for Congress representing Arizona's 7th District.
Bill targets power of HOAs in Arizona
The Arizona House of Representatives will debate a bill that would significantly reduce the power of HOAs.
Corporation commissioners question AZ utilities on security status
Arizona regulators are asking electric utilities in the state to say whether they're prepared for security threats ranging from cyberattacks to penetrations of equipment and facilities.
Solar industry opposes tax on leased panels
Solar industry officials who spoke with lawmakers this week said they hope to stave off a property tax for leased panels in Arizona.
Drought declaration now covers all of Arizona
All of Arizona's 15 counties are now designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as natural disaster areas for drought, making farmers and ranchers eligible for federal low-interest emergency loans.
Arizona House approves $40 million raise for DPS
The Arizona House has approved a bill giving state police and other Department of Public Safety workers a $40 million raise over the next three years.
Interstate linking Phoenix, Vegas faces tough go
Phoenix and Las Vegas are linked by a road that narrows to two lanes, hits stoplights in a Depression-era town and until recently backed up traffic over the Hoover Dam.
Goddard filing to run for Ariz. secretary of state
Former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is officially becoming a candidate for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state.
State denies claims over its same-sex marriage ban
Lawyers for the state of Arizona deny that the state's ban on same-sex marriage violates equal-protection and due-process rights.
