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Border town leaders upset over warning bill
Leaders in some Arizona border communities have been stepping up their opposition to a bill in the Legislature that would require the state police director to "immediately warn" the public about dangers involving illegal immigration, possibly in emails or in social media.
Court critical of pink underwear for Ariz. inmates
An appeals court has criticized the pink underwear worn by inmates in Arizona's largest county, as federal judges consider the case of a mentally ill man who mistakenly viewed officers' efforts to forcibly clothe him as an attempt at rape.
Solar project planned near Palo Verde power plant
A new solar power project is planned near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station west of Phoenix. KTAR-FM reports the Arlington Valley Solar Energy 2 project will generate an estimated 127 megawatts of power when commercial operations start. That's enough power to supply 25,400 homes.
Report: Arizona jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment for January dropped to 8.7 percent after the December rate was recalibrated upward.
Lawmakers consider extra funding for NAU, ASU
Arizona lawmakers are considering legislation to ensure the state is spending the same amount of money per student at each of its three public universities.
Tribe that owns Skywalk repeals eminent domain law
FLAGSTAFF a�� A northwestern Arizona tribe that used its eminent domain ordinance to take over management of the Grand Canyon Skywalk has repealed that ordinance less than a year after it was enacted.
AZ high court to review social media, technology
The Arizona Supreme Court plans to consider whether state court procedures and rules should be changed to take into account the growth of social media and new wireless communications devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Lawmakers pick fight with feds over public lands
Some Western lawmakers are pushing for a showdown with Washington over federally-controlled land, picking a fight on an issue that they say puts an economic stranglehold on their states.
Senate postpones vote on Amazon sales tax
The Arizona Senate has postponed a vote scheduled Wednesday on a bill to require Amazon.com to collect sales tax on purchases made by Arizona residents.
Arizona House OKs bill on guns in public buildings
A bill approved by the Arizona House would allow people to carry guns into government buildings lacking certain security protections.
Senate approves bill on ‘wrongful births’
The Arizona Senate has approved a bill that would shield doctors and others from so-called "wrongful birth" lawsuits.
Suit attacks quality of health care in AZ prisons
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleged that Arizona prisons don't meet the basic requirements for providing adequate medical and mental health care to inmates and that prisoners face dangerous delays and outright denials in receiving treatment.
