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Flagstaff introduces vouchers for panhandlers
Ever since a federal judge in Arizona ruled that a law criminalizing panhandling in public places is unconstitutional, Flagstaff police say the mountain city has been saturated with people turning to begging as their main source of income. Authorities are hoping a new program announced this week will help people with genuine needs and push out panhandlers who rely on charity to pay for substance-a[...]
Tucson invokes ‘national security’ to avoid detailing cell-phone tracking program
The chief attorney for the city of Tucson is telling a judge that national security could be compromised if it is forced to disclose some documents about how it uses equipment it has purchased to track cell phone users.
Flash flood watches issued for most of Arizona
Flash flood watches are in effect for most of Arizona Tuesday as moisture from Tropical Storm Odile (oh-DEEL') begins moving its way northward across the desert Southwest.
Filling sandbags, mayor urges Phoenix to prepare for second big storm
As mayor of a desert city, Greg Stanton’s job description wouldn’t seem to include filling sandbags in anticipation of flooding. But he did just that Monday to send a message: After moisture from a hurricane walloped the Phoenix area last week, another storm could cause flooding later this week.
Democratic National Committee visits Phoenix
Friction between the Obama administration and Arizona Republican lawmakers won't influence whether Phoenix gets picked as the site of the party's 2016 national convention, a top Democratic National Committee official said.
9/11 attacks to be remembered around Arizona
Cities throughout Arizona will pause Thursday to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Activists: Tempe anti-discrimination vote speaks to statewide momentum
To activist Joshua Zaragoza, Tempe’s overwhelming approval of workplace protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender municipal workers is a springboard for other cities to pass non-discrimination measures.
Appeals court frees Arizona cities to hold elections when they want
Phoenix, Tucson and the state's 17 other charter cities can have their local elections pretty much when they want, no matter what state legislators say, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.
Divided Glendale council OKs agreement for casino
A sharply divided Glendale City Council has approved an agreement with a southern Arizona tribe to build a casino adjacent to the suburban city.
Glendale City Council to vote soon on casino plan
The Glendale City Council will consider an agreement next week with the Tohono O'odham Nation over its plan to build a casino resort near the city's sports and entertainment district.
Peoria council candidate sues after being left off ballot twice
A Peoria City Council candidate who was left off the primary ballot sent to early voters twice filed suit Aug. 7 in federal court to ask for a special election in November, hours before the City Council voted on a way to fix the problem.
McCain, Flake introduce bill to block new casino
Arizona's two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to block construction of a Phoenix-area casino planned by a southern Arizona tribe.
