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Advocacy groups back Brewer’s CPS restructure
Children's advocacy groups are looking at a decision by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to replace the state's troubled child welfare agency with a new Cabinet-level division as a sign that she's serious about protecting children ai??i?? even as they await details on how the new agency will operate.
Gov. Jan Brewer calls for new business incentives
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she wants lawmakers to pass a package of business incentives and has called on lawmakers to eliminate a tax on electricity used by manufacturers.
Jan Brewer calls for new human trafficking laws
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has called on lawmakers to pass legislation making it easier for police and prosecutors to target human traffickers.
28K Arizonans have picked plans on ACA exchange
The federal government says nearly 28,000 Arizonans have picked plans under the Affordable Care Act health care exchange in the first three months of open enrollment.
Governor names Yuma native to Game and Fish
Gov. Jan Brewer has named the owner of a Yuma-based transportation service to an appointment on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
Giffords doesn’t rule out running for office again
TUCSON ai??i?? Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords ai??i?? still recovering from a shooting three years ago ai??i?? said Thursday she might consider a return to political office.
The Arizona Democrat kept the door open when asked about such a possibility, saying "well, a little later" and "maybe" during an interview on NBC's "Today" show.
US attorney’s office in AZ collects $7.7M in 2013
The U.S. attorney's office for the District of Arizona has claimed more than $7.7 million from civil and criminal actions in fiscal year 2013.
U.S. Attorney John S. Leonardo announced the amount in a news release Thursday.
Peoria Council OKs ban on members sending messages
In a move described as a way to improve transparency, the Peoria City Council is prohibiting its members from sending text messages or emails during meetings.
Maricopa County OKs spending in profiling case
Maricopa County officials approved the first installment Wednesday of nearly $22 million in estimated taxpayer costs for complying with a racial profiling ruling against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office.
New prospects in 2014 for an immigration overhaul
His agenda tattered by last year's confrontations and missteps, President Barack Obama begins 2014 clinging to the hope of winning a lasting legislative achievement: an overhaul of immigration laws.
Tucson remembers Giffords shooting with services
Suzi Hileman remembers the attack as if it were yesterday, the fear and gunfire as the shooter unleashed a barrage of bullets on a crowd gathered outside a Tucson supermarket to meet then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Judge denies ex-US Rep. Rick Renzi’s bail request
A federal judge has refused to allow ex-U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi remain free on bail while he appeals his convictions on public corruption and money laundering charges.
