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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.
Senate to vote again on shielding lottery winners
The Arizona Senate is set to vote again on a bill allowing lottery winners to keep their anonymity. The Senate rejected Republican Rep. John Kavanagh's bill on a 16-11 vote last week but it is on the calendar for a reconsideration vote Tuesday. The House voted 51-8 in favor of the bill in February.
Close vote seen on background checks on gun buyers
WASHINGTON ai??i?? A bipartisan Senate proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers gained the backing of one Republican and the potential support of a second Sunday as sponsors said the vote expected this week was too close to call.
Lawmakers ready to unveil immigration deal
WASHINGTON ai??i?? A bipartisan group of senators is almost ready to share with colleagues and voters an immigration overhaul crafted over several months.
Ariz. prosecutors withdraws med pot bill support
An Arizona prosecuting-attorneys association is withdrawing its support for a medical marijuana bill it helped craft and is aimed at protecting children from accidentally eating medical cannabis.
Package sent to Arpaio could have injured, killed
Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have exploded if opened, leading to serious injuries or death.
Brewer vetoes bill adding disabled kids to charters
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed charter schools to enroll some disabled pre-school students because the Legislature didn't include funding for the students.
Brewer signs ban on spam text messages
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill banning marketers from sending unsolicited text messages to cellphones.
Arizona Legislature closing in on Medicaid vote
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer held the latest in a series of rallies at the Capitol on Thursday to show she has broad support for her proposal to expand Medicaid to about 300,000 more poor Arizonans. And her effort appears to be paying off.
