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Feds warn states against defunding Planned Parenthood
The director of the federal Medicaid program published a broadside Tuesday over efforts in Arizona and other state legislatures to block funding for Planned Parenthood.
Arizona wants suit challenging presidential primary tossed
The Arizona attorney general's office has asked a judge to throw out a court challenge to the state's presidential primary.
End of House media ban means all eyes on budget
House Speaker David Gowan's decision to lift a ban on journalists covering proceedings from the House floor means all eyes are again focused on stalled negotiations on a nearly $10 billion state budget package.
Group behind 2010 Arizona boycott considers new effort
Latino and civil rights groups behind a 2010 boycott of Arizona designed to pressure the state into stopping anti-immigrant legislation on Wednesday said they are considered a renewed boycott because of a new series of legislative proposals.
Ducey wants budget deal before more bills are signed
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is increasing the pressure on the Legislature to reach a budget deal by sending word to lawmakers that he doesn't want to see more bills until a state spending plan hits his desk.
Arizona election officials face more criticism over primary
A meeting on Wednesday to certify primary election results prompted more backlash against Arizona officials over long lines and waits to cast ballots at some polls in Phoenix.
Senate backs ban on releasing crime witness, victim info
The Arizona Senate approved legislation Monday that requires police and prosecutors to keep the addresses and other personal information of crime victims and witnesses secret from defense attorneys and the public without a court order.
House passes bill creating new payday lender loans
The Arizona House of Representatives narrowly approved a proposal Monday allowing payday lenders barred from operating following a 2008 voter initiative to offer a new high-interest loan product.
Frenzied weekend rallies lead to Arizona primary voting
A frenzied weekend of raucous campaign rallies across the state comes down to this: Will establishment Republicans trying to halt businessman Donald Trump's ride to the party nomination be able to slow him down in Arizona?
Presidential candidates focused on Arizona ahead of primary
Presidential candidates are focused on Arizona as the state's primary looms, with four of the five remaining Democratic and Republican hopefuls planning visits to the state in advance of Tuesday's election.
Arizona Rep. Justin Olson announces bid for US Congress
Rep. Justin Olson has jumped into the race to replace Republican Matt Salmon in Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
Contact lens discounter complains about Arizona optometrists
One of the nation's largest contact lens retail companies filed complaints Monday against hundreds of Arizona optometrists for allegedly failing to turn over patients' prescriptions so they can sell them lenses.
