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Brewer urges bell-ringing to recall King speech
Governor Jan Brewer is urging Arizonans to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech by ringing bells.
DiCiccio holds strong lead in heated Phoenix race
Fiscal hawk Sal DiCiccio has a big lead over challenger Karlene Keogh Parks in a hotly contested Phoenix City Council race.
McCain, Flake to hold “immigration conversation”
Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake are set to participate in an "immigration conversation" in Mesa sponsored by the Arizona Republic.
3-judge panel to hear 2nd redistricting challenge
Three federal judges have been appointed to hear a constitutional challenge to the state's redistricting commission process.
New Mexico officials urge end to Arizona deregulation talk
Citing the impact in their own state, some New Mexico officials are urging Arizona utility deregulators to shelve their consideration of deregulating retail electricity sales.
EPA faults Arizona study of proposed freeway
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Arizona's report on the environmental impact of a proposed new freeway in the Phoenix area wasn't thorough enough.
Private lobbyists get public pensions in 20 states including Arizona
As a lobbyist in New York's statehouse, Stephen Acquario is doing pretty well. He pulls down $204,000 a year, more than the governor makes, gets a Ford Explorer as his company car and is afforded another special perk: Even though he's not a government employee, he is entitled to a full state pension.
Arizona immigrant advocacy group launches forums
A Phoenix-based organization that is pushing for federal immigration reform is holding a series of forums around Arizona.
McCain’s presidential campaign committees fined
John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign committees have been fined $80,000 for accepting contributions that exceeded federal limits.
County won’t prosecute border agent in shooting
A U.S. Border Patrol agent won't be prosecuted by Cochise County for the 2011 fatal shooting of a man who was climbing over the fence into Mexico from southeastern Arizona, authorities said.
Phoenix to begin national search for city manager
Phoenix leaders are beginning a national search to find a replacement for outgoing City Manager David Cavazos.
Ex-border officer in Arizona sentenced to 12 years
A former Customs and Border Protection officer convicted on charges that he let marijuana be smuggled from Mexico into southeastern Arizona was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
