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Detectives: Inmate plotted to assassinate Arpaio
One of three maximum security inmates arrested Wednesday for plotting to kill an inmate also hatched a plan to assassinate Sheriff Joe Arpaio, even though he was not capable of carrying out the attack, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Bankruptcy filings in metro Phoenix fell in June
Bankruptcy filings dropped again during June in metropolitan Phoenix. The Arizona Republic reports that the 1,770 Phoenix area filings last month brought the total for the first half of the year to 10,867.
Brewer appeal in partners case prompts resignation
An appointee of Gov. Jan Brewer is resigning to protest her opposition to providing state workers' domestic partner benefits. The state recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state cannot take away same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Court to hear Arpaio’s appeal of smuggling ruling
A court will hear arguments on Sept. 13 in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's appeal of a ruling that limited his ability to do immigration enforcement.
Brewer opposes proposed Arizona sales tax increase
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she opposes a proposed state sales tax increase. Initiative petitions filed last month would have Arizona voters decide in November on a permanent increase of a penny on the dollar.
Brewer says she’s against proposed primary changes
Gov. Jan Brewer says she's not taking any further steps to have legislators consider election-law changes but that it doesn't mean she likes an initiative measure to dramatically change Arizona's primary system.
Ariz. court finds liability limited in work travel
The Arizona Supreme Court says there are limits on liability of companies whose employees are involved in accidents while on out-of-town assignments.
Ariz. partners benefits case goes to Supreme Court
Arizona is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state cannot take away state workers' same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Mesa offers incentives for solar systems
MESA ai??i?? The city of Mesa is launching a pilot program that will provide up to $100,000 in incentives to residents and business owners who install a solar system.
Rise in independents may reflect frustration
An increase in Arizonans registering to vote as independents may be fueled by voter frustration over partisanship.
Ex-Mexican president to speak at Peoria dinner
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox will deliver a keynote speech in Peoria in September just before the beginning of a newly revived Hispanic festival.
Arizona ranks 3rd in number of unidentified remains
Arizona ranks third nationally among states with the highest number of unidentified human remains, and officials say the reason is the high number of people who die while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border through the state's remote deserts.
