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Self-driving tests halted after pedestrian dies
Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving testing following what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving the vehicles.
Ducey signs bill barring cities from taxing sugary drinks
The proposal doesn't specifically mention taxes on sugary drinks, only saying any tax on food products must be uniform. But testimony from a supermarket industry lobbyist industry made it clear that's what the bill is all about.
Arizona prisons up number of sanitary napkins for inmates
The Arizona Department of Corrections on Tuesday said it would immediately triple the number of free sanitary napkins it automatically provides each month to female inmates as it works to head off a Democratic proposal in the Legislature to provide unlimited free tampons, pads and other feminine hygiene products.
Ducey signs bill partially funding cost of special election
Maricopa County estimates the election will cost $3.5 million.
Committee nominates 2 men, 1 woman for state House seat
A Republican precinct committee in Yuma has nominated three people to fill the state House seat vacated by Rep. Don Shooter.
1 of 3 Democrats seeking Congress seat short of signatures
The review of signatures challenged by a third Democratic candidate shows Gene Scharer has just 353 of the 665 needed signatures.
At least 7 women’s marches and rallies held around Arizona
Department of Public Safety officials estimated that at least 20,000 people participated in Sunday's two-mile march in downtown Phoenix that began and ended at the State Capitol.
Suits seek to bar 2 Democrats seeking ex-Rep. Franks’ seat
Two of three Democrats running in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trent Franks are facing lawsuits challenging their right to appear on the ballot.
Arizona unemployment rises to 4.5 percent in December
The Department of Administrationai??i??s economic research staff reported that the stateai??i??s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent in December from 4.3 percent in November.
UofA, state split $2.2M grant for opioid overdose training
University of Arizona and the state health department have been awarded a $2.2 million grant to train rural firefighters and police officers in how to recognize and treat opioid overdoses.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be keynote speaker at GOP dinner
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be a guest speaker at a Republican dinner in Nevada.
Business group asks Congress for protection for marijuana
A group representing marijuana business owners in the West is urging Congress to include language in a government spending bill that would protect pot operations.
