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Key ATF agents in Fast and Furious case blame prosecutors
TUCSON a�� Two federal agents at the heart of a failed gunrunning investigation are blaming federal prosecutors for allowing illegal buyers to take the weapons to Mexico. The Arizona Daily Star reports that lawyers for ATF supervisors Bill Newell and David Voth sent letters to two members of Congress investigating Operation Fast and Furious last month, saying federal prosecutors blocked any[...]
Babeu’s fundraising down from previous quarter
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu's congressional campaign saw a marked decrease in fundraising after he faced allegations in mid-February that he threatened an ex-boyfriend with deportation, but he still raised more money during the quarter than his two Republican rivals in the race.
Lawsuit targeting Arpaio over dog-death case settled
Lawyers tentatively settled a lawsuit by a Chandler police officer who accused Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio of violating his rights by arresting the officer in the death of his police dog. Police Sgt. Tom Lovejoy settled his case against Arpaio on Friday, just days before jury selection in the civil case was set to begin.
Anti-war protesters ask Mesa for apology
Anti-war protesters who say they were harassed by police outside the Feb. 22 Republican presidential debate are asking Mesa officials for an apology.
Phoenix offers $1M above appraisal for land
Phoenix airport officials are offering $1 million more than the appraised value for a piece of contaminated land south of Sky Harbor International Airport where they want to build a parking lot. But some members of the City Council are balking at the deal, saying they can't understand why the Aviation Department is offering more than the land is worth.
Arizona collects $744K from online sales tax law
Arizona has collected $744,000 in taxes for online purchases in the first three months of the year just by adding a line to state income tax forms. But the new use-tax declaration line is set to go away if the Senate passes a bill approved by the House on Thursday and Gov. Jan Brewer signs it into law.
AZ Senate OKs bill on guns in public buildings
A bill that would allow people to carry guns into public buildings where they're currently banned has met final approval by the Arizona Senate.
Lower state revenue gain in new Arizona forecast
Differing revenue forecasts pose a challenge for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders to resolve as they continue negotiations over spending increases proposed by Brewer.
AZ Senate rejects new bans on meals, donations
The Arizona Senate is rejecting a series of ethics measures proposed in the wake of the 2011 Fiesta Bowl scandal.
AZ officials prepare for active wildfire season
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says low rainfall, high temperatures and wind will make the coming months ripe for damaging wildfires. The governor said Wednesday this year's below-average snowfall has increased the potential for large blazes in the state's higher elevations.
Brewer appoints 2 to AZ Court of Appeals
Gov. Jan Brewer is naming a superior court judge and a lawyer to serve on the Arizona Court of Appeals. Judge Samuel Thumma and attorney Randall Howe were appointed Wednesday by Brewer to the state's appellate court.
Arizona to begin taking marijuana dispensary apps
Arizona's health department will begin taking applications for medical marijuana dispensaries after the Attorney General's office signed off on the program.
