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County seal, Trump sticker OK to be on official’s vehicle
Despite some resident's concern, attorneys say it is legal for a Yavapai County elected official to display both the county seal and political bumper stickers on his personal vehicle.
University of New Mexico starts Chicano Studies online plan
Facing a growing Latino student population and pressure to increase its graduation rates, the University of New Mexico is launching an online degree program in Chicana and Chicano Studies beginning this fall just as ethnic studies programs are facing challenges in neighboring Arizona.
Judge holds agency in contempt for handling of disabled kid
A Maricopa County Juvenile Court judge has found the Arizona Department of Child Safety in contempt for failing to provide needed services to a family.
Auditors call for strengthened oversight of voucher program
State auditors say the Arizona Department of Education is already taking steps to ensure that dollars provided parents under a school voucher program are not misspent but should strengthen its oversight.
Courts should approve Arizona election plans, group says
A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit already suing over Arizona's troubled presidential primary says the state's top election officials should be required to have court-approved plans in place for how they're going to manage the upcoming primary and general elections.
Arizona judge kicks Hualapai Ranch case back to tribe
An Arizona judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Hualapai Tribe's Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, saying it's within the tribe's jurisdiction.
Tobacco ban begins at Northern Arizona University
The school's tobacco-free policy went into effect July 1 after Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng announced in May the university would ban tobacco products.
Northwestern Arizona seeing depleting aquifers due to farms
Officials said the state has precious little control over water in Mohave County or any county in Arizona.
Computers, not humans to scan carry-on bags in TSA test
Federal officials said Tuesday that they are expanding tests to speed up airport lines and improve security.
State Department or Revenue lays off 52 workers
The Arizona Department of Revenue has laid off 52 employees this week, citing budget cuts.
Planned Parenthood seeks repeal of abortion laws in 8 states
Planned Parenthood says it will work with its abortion-rights allies in eight states to repeal laws that may be vulnerable following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down tough abortion restrictions in Texas.
Blue Cross, Health Net stop offering marketplace plans
Health insurance giants Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Health Net have announced they will stop offering federal marketplace plans in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
