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Russell Pearce takes to the airwaves
The author of the state's controversial immigration law has taken his voice from the halls of the State Senate to the radio airwaves.
Aide: Arpaio accepts blame for botched sex cases
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's top aide said Tuesday that the sheriff accepts responsibility for hundreds of sex-crimes investigations that were inadequately investigated and Arpaio started working to clear up the backlog once the problem was reported.
Briefing to focus on issues in Arpaio’s office
Maricopa County officials will get briefed Tuesday on a federal civil rights case against Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office and hundreds of sex-crimes cases that the sheriff's office didn't inadequately investigate.
Dems: Fast & Furious just 1 of 4 misguided probes
Democrats looking into Operation Fast and Furious say a yearlong investigation has turned up no evidence that the flawed gun smuggling probe was conceived or directed by high-level political appointees at Justice Department headquarters.
Appeal hearing to continue for former Arpaio aide
An employee appeals hearing is scheduled to continue Monday for a top aide to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio who was fired for allegedly lying about his involvement in a group that gave money for an advertisement attacking the sheriff's 2008 opponent.
Changes in wake of troubled arms trafficking probe
The Justice Department is tightening procedures for responding to information requests from Congress in the aftermath of a troubled arms trafficking investigation.
Registration deadline approaches for AZ primaries
The deadline for registering to vote in Arizona's upcoming Republican and Green Party presidential primaries is at the close of business Monday.
Ruling: Arizona school voucher program is constitutional
A new court ruling says Arizona's school voucher program for students with disabilities is constitutional.
Brewer: No disrespect meant toward Obama
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama while talking on an airport tarmac.
Military members to be naturalized at Capitol
Ten people with military ties will become United States citizens during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Thursday.
Fiesta Bowl scandal spurs gift ban proposals
The Fiesta Bowl scandal has prompted two state lawmakers to plan legislation that would include an outright ban on gifts to legislators.
Brewer, Obama have tense moment at airport
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.
