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Election dustups could ruffle Bennett’s ambitions
Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett holds an office normally associated with dry-as-dust election matters. But Bennett's handling of some of those matters produced notable political dustups for the former legislative leader who may run for governor in 2014.
Illegal immigrants to pay $465 for temporary work permits in lieu of deportation
The Obama administration said Friday that it will begin charging $465 this month for temporary work permits for many young illegal immigrants as it laid out details of one its signature new policies on immigration.
Arguments are set in appeal over Arizona day labor rules
An appeals court plans to hear arguments on Oct. 17 in Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's appeal of a ruling that prevents police from enforcing part of Arizona's immigration law that prohibits people from blocking traffic when they seek or offer day labor services.
January is target for Brewer’s decision on Medicaid expansion
Gov. Jan Brewer apparently won't say until January whether Arizona should expand the state's Medicaid program under the federal health care overhaul ai??i?? a decision that could present legislators with a white-hot political issue.
Testimony ends in Arpaio racial profiling trial
Testimony concluded Thursday at a trial aimed at settling allegations that an Arizona sheriff's office known for its hardline immigration enforcement has racially profiled Latinos.
Witness: Stops in Arpaio racial profiling case were proper
One of the last witnesses at a trial aimed at settling allegations over whether Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office racially profiles Latinos says officers acted properly in pulling over the people who brought the case to court.
Arpaio deputy denies slamming pregnant woman
Lawyers for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio mounted a defense Wednesday against allegations that he and his deputies racially profile Latinos, drawing testimony from an officer who denied slamming a pregnant Hispanic woman stomach-first into her car during a traffic stop.
Testimony set to end in Arpaio racial profiling trial
Testimony is set to end Thursday at a trial aimed at settling allegations over whether Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office racially profiles Latinos in its immigration patrols.
Record number of Pima County early ballots mailed
The Pima County Recorder's Office is mailing out a record number of early ballots for the Aug. 28 primary election.
Ben Arredondo trial postponed again
The start of an Arizona legislator's trial on federal criminal charges is being postponed again to give his defense time to prepare.
Arizona’s Luke Air Force Base gets F-35 mission
The Department of Defense has chosen Luke Air Force Base in Glendale for the new pilot training center for the F-35 fighter jets, city officials announced Wednesday.
Arizona asked to expand medical marijuana program
The Arizona Department of Health Services is weighing requests to expand the state's medical marijuana program.
