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FBI: McSally threatened, Tucson man arrested
A Tucson school district employee has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly leaving threatening voicemail messages for U.S. Rep. Martha McSally.
Trump seeks billions for border wall, US still paying for fence
As President Donald Trump tries to persuade a skeptical Congress to fund his proposed multibillion-dollar wall on the Mexican border, government lawyers are still settling claims with Texas landowners over a border fence approved more than a decade ago. Two settlements were completed just this week.
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue up by 4.2 percent
The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be about $25 million for the quarter that ended on March 31.
Legislature OKs bill raising their mileage rates
The Arizona Senate has joined the House in voting to increase how much lawmakers are reimbursed for driving to the Capitol.
Regents applaud OK of university funding plan
The state Board of Regents is applauding legislative approval of a program that will allow the state's public universities to borrow up to $1 billion for new buildings and maintenance.
Former Pima County deputy chief sentenced in RICO case
A former high-level commander with the Pima County Sheriff's Department was sentenced in federal court on Friday after pleading guilty in a case involving the illegal use of money seized from crime suspects.
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says she’ll run for re-election in 2018
Democratic U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has been considered a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by first-term Arizona Republican Jeff Flake but she says she's running for re-election to the House.
‘Considerable progress’ cited in negotiations on coal plant
Navajo Nation officials and the Navajo Generating Station's managing owner express optimism about reaching an agreement soon to keep the coal-fired power plant operating through 2019.
Schools can’t ban sunscreen under new Arizona law
Arizona schools can't require students to have a note from a parent to use and possess sunscreen under legislation signed by Gov. Doug Ducey.
Ex-US Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona loses yet another appeal
A federal appeals court has denied the latest request from former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi for a new trial on corruption charges.
Maricopa County leaders pick new Arizona House member
The Arizona House has a new Republican lawmaker after the Maricopa County Supervisors chose from three nominees to replace Peoria Rep. Phil Lovas.
Ethics hearing set for Maricopa County justice of the peace
A state commission has scheduled a May 15 hearing to consider charges accusing a Maricopa County justice of the peace of violating state ethics rules during his 2016 election campaign.
