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Ariz. students to weigh in on proposed tuition hikes
Arizona's college students will get to voice any concerns they have over upcoming tuition changes. Students can attend hearings at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the state's three public universities and their satellite campuses in the Phoenix area, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma and Sierra Vista.
Audit critical of Phoenix PD investigations
An internal audit shows poor case management and improperly conducted interviews are too common within a Phoenix Police Department investigations bureau that looks into crimes against children including sexual abuse and assault.
Arizona revenue drops in February as refunds rise
Arizona's tax collections in February dropped from the same month a year ago, raising questions about its impact on the state's fiscal situation.
Brewer OKs limits on shackling pregnant inmates
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill that limits the use of restraints on pregnant inmates. The bill signed into law Monday by Brewer would ban state or county jails and prisons from shackling inmates or detainees while they're being transported for delivery or during labor, delivery or postpartum recovery.
Report shows Ariz. child protection agency struggling
A new report shows Arizona's Child Protective Services is struggling to keep up with a number of cases involving a dramatic rise in abuse and neglect along with an unprecedented number of children in foster care.
Group warns GOP leaders on Quayle/Schweikert race
A conservative advocacy group is warning GOP leaders to stay neutral in an Arizona congressional race featuring two Republican incumbents a�� Reps. David Schweikert and Ben Quayle.
Federal appeals court to hold session at UofA
TUCSON - The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hold a special sitting next week at the University of Arizona's law school in Tucson.
Feds warn Arizona over medical pot
The federal government reiterated to Arizona that it will prosecute state workers for implementing the medical-marijuana program.
Judge rules against Grand Canyon Skywalk developer
FLAGSTAFF a�� A federal judge says a Las Vegas developer must keep fighting in tribal court as he tries to retain his contractual rights to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The tourist attraction is on Hualapai tribal land in northwestern Arizona.
Judge makes no ruling in TUSD ethnic studies case
TUCSON a�� A federal judge has taken under advisement an argument to strike down a law targeting the Tucson Unified School District's ethnic studies program. The case challenges the constitutionality of the law formerly known as HB 2281. The plaintiffs are two current TUSD students.
Report: Border-watch groups in Ariz. vanishing
The Minuteman border-watch movement that exploded in southern Arizona in the last decade has virtually disappeared, according to a new report from an Alabama-based civil rights center that monitors hate groups.
Pearce to make announcement on political future
Former state Sen. Russell Pearce is set to end his silence over his political future following his recall defeat. The East Valley Tribune reports that the Mesa Republican and iconic figure in the anti-illegal immigration debate will appear Monday before the Red Mountain Tea Party with other political candidates and his close political ally, Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
