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Arizona Medicaid freeze on hold pending US action
Arizona will delay Friday's scheduled start of a partial enrollment freeze for its Medicaid program because federal officials are still considering the state's implementation plan.
Arizona judge to consider partial Medicaid freeze
A judge holds a hearing Thursday afternoon on a request for an order to block Arizona's planned partial enrollment freeze for the state's Medicaid program.
Count of Pearce recall signatures tops requirement
Maricopa County officials have completed an initial check of recall petitions targeting Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce. And they have verified there's more than enough valid signatures to force a special election that could oust the Mesa Republican.
Arizona reports gap in English learning compliance
A new report says many Arizona public schools don't comply with state requirements for instruction of students learning the English language.
Brewer expands pitch on extended jobless benefits
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is proposing new eligibility requirements for some unemployment benefits recipients as she tries to entice Republican legislators to keep providing 20 weeks of extended benefits.
Arizona’s rural areas cited in pitches for unemployment benefits extension
Social-service advocates are pointing to higher unemployment rates in Arizona's rural counties as they urge legislators to keep extended unemployment benefits flowing.
Pearce petition checks running early
Processing of petitions to force a recall election for Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce is running ahead of schedule, increasing the possibility that an election would be held in November.
AZ turns away application for marijuana dispensary
An Arizona official has refused to accept an application from prospective operators of a medical marijuana dispensary, setting the stage for a possible legal challenge.
Pearce now faces possible recall vote
State Sen. Russell Pearce was riding high last year, notching wins that include enactment of a second Arizona law to crack down on illegal immigration and then his selection by fellow Republican senators as the chamber's new president.
This year, things haven't gone so well for the tough-talking former lawman.
Arizona sues Justice Dept. over medical marijuana
Arizona officials are taking the state's medical marijuana law to court.
Arizona aide says bonding might help provide loans
The state's economic development director on Tuesday proposed that Arizona explore using publicly issued tax-exempt bonds to ease the flow of private investment dollars into business expansion projects into the state.
Arizona inmate granted temporary stay of execution
The Arizona Supreme Court has halted the planned execution of inmate Donald Beaty, who was scheduled to be given a lethal injection Wednesday morning for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old Tempe girl in 1984.
