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Voices from Tucson 1 year after deadly shooting
Remembering the tragedy in Tucson one year later.
Arpaio faces deadline in civil rights case
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office has been accused of a wide range of civil rights violations, faces a Wednesday deadline to say whether his agency will hold discussions with federal officials about ways to correct the alleged violations.
Pinal County Sheriff announces run for congress
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 4. The first term sheriff made the announcement Wednesday.
Town asks candidate to prove she knows her English
SAN LUIS a�� A candidate for San Luis City Council might be asked to prove her English proficiency. Last week, the council approved a motion asking for verification that Alejandrina Cabrera meets a state law requiring any person holding office in the state, county or city to speak, write and read English.
Stanton to be sworn in as Phoenix’s new mayor
Phoenix Mayor-elect Greg Stanton will be sworn in Tuesday as the top municipal leader of America's sixth-largest city. He will succeed term-limited Mayor Phil Gordon.
Thomas faces deadline in discipline case
Lawyers for former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas face a Jan. 16 deadline for filing closing arguments in an attorney discipline case against their client.
Tribe votes soon on Phoenix-area freeway plan
Gila River Indian Community residents are scheduled to vote Feb. 7 whether to allow the South Mountain Freeway extension on tribal land.
Ariz. saw a rise in consumer spending in October
Consumers in Arizona spent more money in October on automobiles, clothes and other goods than in that same month a year earlier. The Arizona Republic reports that that state records show that shoppers spent $3.8 billion on retail goods during October.
Labor unions seeking more perks from Phoenix
Labor unions are not only seeking pay raises but additional perks for union-covered Phoenix workers. The Arizona Republic reports labor groups want better health coverage, more vacation days and more protection for employees' rights.
Tucson district reviewing ethnic studies ruling
TUCSON a�� Tucson Unified School District officials plan to hold a closed-door session Tuesday to discuss an administrative law judge's ruling that district's ethnic studies program violates state law. The district said in a statement Wednesday that it is reviewing the ruling.
Another push to allow guns on college campuses
The upcoming legislative session will see a push by pro-gun politicians to pass legislation that would allow students and professors to carry guns onto Arizona college campuses.
More Arpaio critics demand that sheriff resign
A group of African-American clergy and other members of the community plan to call for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's resignation Thursday as a result of a recent U.S. Department of Justice investigation. Pastor Warren E. Stewart says he and others plan to put pressure on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in seeking Arpaio's ouster.
