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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.
Court to hear Ariz., Ohio appeals
WASHINGTON a�� The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals from two states objecting to federal court-ordered delays for death row inmates claiming serious mental health issues.
Brewer explains skip of congressional hearing on SB1070
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is explaining her decision against testifying at a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing on Arizona's tough immigration law.
Judge dismisses suit by ex-official against Arpaio
A federal judge threw out a former school superintendent's lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other county officials over the sheriff's criminal investigation that led to a misdemeanor conviction against the school official.
Arizona wins $11.6 education grant from feds
Arizona won an $11.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue efforts to improve the state's lowest-performing schools.
Phoenix bus drivers back on the road after strike
Buses in Phoenix are back on a full schedule for the first time since drivers walked out in a labor dispute last week.
Tucson hearing set for April 26 in Patterson case
TUCSON a�� A Tucson city magistrate has scheduled an April 26 hearing on whether a state lawmaker can postpone proceedings in his domestic violence case until after the legislative session ends.
Striking Phoenix bus drivers vote on new contract
More than 600 striking Phoenix bus drivers are voting on a new contract Thursday and could be back behind the wheel by the end of the week.
Former Fiesta Bowl COO pleads guilty to conspiracy
The Fiesta Bowl's former chief operating officer has pleaded guilty to a felony federal conspiracy charge for her role in a fraudulent campaign-contribution scheme.
