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Ariz. facing cuts in unemployment benefits
Thousands of out-of-work Arizona residents are facing a loss of benefits this summer as Congress aims to cut long-term assistance to the unemployed.
Barber beats Kelly in CD8 special election to replace Giffords
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' hand-picked Democratic candidate won a special election Tuesday in southern Arizona to finish her term, defeating a Republican who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010.
Senate confirms Hurwitz to 9th Circuit
An Arizona Supreme Court justice has won Senate confirmation as a U.S. appellate judge despite conservatives' objections to his involvement in rulings that led to the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
Special election today to pick Giffords’ replacement
Democrats are hoping that late campaign appearances by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will help push her hand-picked successor to victory in a special congressional election in Arizona.
Republicans, trying to make the southern Arizona House race a referendum on President Barack Obama and his handling of the economy, are running a former Marine who narrowly lost to Giffords two years ago[...]
Senate OKs vote on Ariz. justice to join US court
The U.S. Senate has narrowly cleared the way for a final confirmation vote Tuesday on President Barack Obama's nomination of Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Hurwitz to serve on a federal appeals court.
Ariz. college looks at property tax raise, layoffs
SIERRA VISTA a�� A southern Arizona college is relying on local property owners to contribute to its budget. The Sierra Vista Herald reports the Cochise College governing board will consider a 2 percent increase in the property tax rate during a hearing Tuesday on next year's budget.
US gives flood of material to Arredondo defense
Defense lawyers for an Arizona legislator awaiting trial say authorities have provided them with a flood of information from a three-year undercover FBI investigation.
New front expected in fight over Arizona law
A forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law a�� which some experts believe could uphold the most controversial aspects of the measure a�� won't end legal disputes on the matter and instead is likely to ignite renewed assaults by the law's opponents.
GOP focuses on Obama in bid for Giffords’ seat
Republicans are focusing on President Barack Obama, not Gabrielle Giffords, and sensing a chance to capture the former congresswoman's seat in southern Arizona. Voters are deciding in Tuesday's special election whether Republican Jesse Kelly, who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010, or Democrat Ron Barber, a former Giffords aide asked by the lawmaker to pursue the seat, will complete the remainde[...]
State nets $1.6M from taxpayers for online sales
Arizona residents who opted to pay taxes for online purchases have given the state a slight windfall. The Arizona Republic says an estimated 33,700 taxpayers paid $1.6 million in taxes in 2011 on a largely ignored levy on Internet and out-of-state purchases.
Mofford honored with Phoenix street in her name
Rose Mofford, Arizona's first female governor, has been given her very own street. The Arizona Republic reports Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and other officials honored Mofford on her 90th birthday Sunday by renaming a section of 17th Avenue in front of the state Capitol "Rose Mofford Way."
Official says Tombstone can do water system work
TOMBSTONE a�� A Tombstone official says the city has Forest Service permission to do limited additional work to protect a spring-fed water system in the Huachuca Mountains near Sierra Vista in southeastern Arizona.
