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Arizona unemployment rate remains flat in March
Arizona's unemployment rate for March remained flat at 7.9 percent, above the national rate of 7.6 percent but below the state's rate of 8.4 percent a year earlier.
Navajo lawmakers put off vote on coal plant lease
Navajo Nation lawmakers have put off voting on a lease extension for a coal-fired power plant over concerns about water use, pollution, the federal government's role in the power plant and a negotiating team that didn't include any of the lawmakers.
AG Horne invites city attorneys to discuss civil unions
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is inviting city attorneys to an April 29 meeting to discuss legal questions surrounding city-approved civil unions.
Giffords ‘furious’ about Senate gun control votes
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says she's "furious" after senators on Wednesday blocked legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers.
Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes bill raising militia age
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill sponsored by an outspoken opponent of her proposal to expand Medicaid that would have allowed people above the age of 45 to volunteer for the state militia.
Brewer vetoes bill banning new state rules
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill barring state agencies from adopting new rules if they restrain or burden citizen's "vested rights."
No danger found in suspicious mail sent to Sen. Flake’s office
A suspicious letter containing an oily substance that was sent to the Phoenix office of Sen. Jeff Flake caused a brief scare Wednesday before the mail was tested and found to be harmless.
Colorado River tops 2013 endangered waterways list
Drought and demand are pushing the Colorado River beyond its limits ai??i?? with the needs of more than 40 million people in seven Western states projected to outstrip dwindling supply over the next 50 years, according to an advocacy group's report on endangered rivers released on Wednesday.
US ex Justice O’Connor hosts immigration debate
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is hosting a forum on the economic implications of extending U.S. citizenship to immigrants living illegally in the country.
Brewer vetoes bill on legal disputes on property
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have imposed new conditions on lawsuits arising from gifts of property between family members.
Security to be increased for Pat’s Run in Tempe
TEMPE ai??i?? Authorities say security for Pat's Run this weekend in Tempe will be enhanced in light of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Giffords, Barber to speak at US Capitol ceremony
TUCSON ai??i?? U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords are scheduled to be among the speakers at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., to honor Gabriel "Gabe" Zimmerman.
