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Mesa chosen for Arizona Republican debate
A nationally televised Arizona debate for Republican president candidates will be held Nov. 30 in the Mesa Arts Center.
Groups seek to block Arizona’s day labor rules
Groups opposing Arizona's immigration enforcement law have asked a federal judge to put a stop to a section of the statute that bans the blocking of traffic when people seek or offer day-labor services on streets.
Authorities to share details of AZ smuggling bust
Arizona authorities plan to release more details at a Monday news conference about their bust involving a major drug smuggling ring.
Judge rejects Clean Elections referendum
A judge has ruled that a referendum to abolish Arizona's public campaign finance system can't go on the state's 2012 ballot.
House votes to boost huge Arizona copper mine
The House approved a federal land swap Wednesday that would clear the way for creation of North America's largest copper mine in Arizona, despite opposition from the Obama administration and complaints that the proposed mine operator had partnered with Iran and faces allegations of human rights violations.
Thomas defends cases against county officials
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas defended failed investigations that he and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office launched into county officials as necessary for rooting out corruption.
Land swap would boost huge Arizona copper mine
A plan to clear the way for North America's largest copper mine by swapping federal forest land for private acreage in Arizona has House Republicans at odds with the Obama administration.
Grijalva wants brakes put on proposed copper mine
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva has asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to suspend U.S. Forest Service hearings on the proposed Rosemont Copper mine and start over.
State high court rejects Glendale annexation attempt
The Arizona Supreme Court has decided not to hear a petition from the City of Glendale on an appeal of an Arizona Court of Appeals decision that Tohono O'odham Nation land is outside Glendale boundaries. The Arizona Supreme Court further ruled Glendale must pay the tribe's attorney fees.
Phoenix City Council votes to keep food tax
The 2 percent Phoenix food tax is staying after the City Council voted to keep the tax in place.
Lawmakers to review reports on Arizona’s vets services
Arizona legislators on Wednesday will review recent reports that found some shortcomings or causes for concern in state services for military veterans.
Thomas scheduled to testify at ethics hearing
A former prosecutor who teamed up with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to make failed criminal cases against three county officials is scheduled to testify Wednesday about his role in pressing cases that critics say were trumped up.
