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Southern Arizona tribe sues state to be able to open casino
A tribe in southern Arizona that wants its new Phoenix-area casino to open by the end of this year has filed a lawsuit naming Gov. Doug Ducey and other top Arizona officials.
ADOT asks for extension to meet REAL ID requirements
The Arizona Department of Transportation has asked the federal government for an extension to develop a REAL ID compliant license before a January 1 deadline.
Ducey hiring freeze savings pegged at $2.2M so far
Gov. Doug Ducey's state hiring freeze has saved Arizona taxpayers $2.2 million since it was enacted by executive order in January.
State agency gets new name, adds emphasis on working with faith-based community
A little-known state agency is being given a new name and focus with the ultimate goal of keeping the number of kids in foster care from growing.
Canadian hired to lead pension system can’t get work visa
The state’s pension system for police officers, firefighters, judges and politicians has to start over to find a new executive director after the Canadian hired to lead the organization wasn’t able to get a work visa.
Judge dismisses group’s appeal against Clean Elections
A four-day delay in filing an appeal against the Citizens Clean Elections Commission could cost an Iowa-based group nearly $100,000 in fines. But it may cost Secretary of State Michele Reagan something much bigger – a chance to settle, once and for all, who has the authority to enforce Arizona’s election laws.
Critics protest money allocated for prison expansion
Groups that advocate for sentencing reform and human services said today the prime example of the misplaced spending priorities of lawmakers is putting the planned expansion of up to 2,000 prison beds up for bid to private prison companies.
Hackers hit Department of Weights and Measures website
The Department of Weights and Measures’ website is out of commission after a weekend attack by a hacking group known as the Middle East Cyber Army.
Ducey urges vigilance in dealing with feds as water shortages loom
Don’t punish Arizona for California’s bad behavior. That was Gov. Doug Ducey’s prevailing theme Tuesday on water issues that plague the Colorado River and states that rely on its water. He made his remarks at the East Valley Partnership and Salt River Project forum.
Lawmaker wants DCS to require more protections for children
A state legislator is calling for the Arizona Department of Child Safety to keep high risk cases open longer after reunification and to reopen old cases when new allegations arise.
Yavapai County official pleads not guilty to nepotism charge
Yavapai County's assessor says she didn't violate nepotism laws when her daughter was hired for two temporary jobs in her office.
Arizona abortions dropping slower than national average
The number of abortions in Arizona is dropping much more slowly than the national average despite a host of new state laws designed to make it more difficult for women to access abortion services, according to an Associated Press survey.
