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Arizona immigration law spurs education campaign
A day after the most contentious provision of Arizona's immigration law took effect, rallies were planned around Phoenix to protest the law that civil rights activists contend will lead to systematic racial profiling.
Officials downplay computer error that hid records
State and county officials generally downplayed the significance of a computer glitch at Arizona's child-welfare agency that kept some public records hidden from parents and their lawyers for more than 15 years.
Arizona reports more abortions; reporting changed
Arizona is recording a 26 percent increase in the number of abortions performed in the state, but the state's top health official says the increase apparently is due to improved reporting.
New law lets beer aficionados with ‘growlers’ tap into bars
For many beer aficionados, nothing beats the freshness and flavor of a microbrew straight from the tap. Many drive miles to brewpubs to fill up glass bottles, also called growlers, with their favorites.
Thousands of Arizona state workers drop protections
Thousands of Arizona state government workers are opting to give up civil-service job protections in exchange for short-term pay increases and the possibility of other gains down the road. Nearly... […]
DOJ report due out on gun-smuggling operation
Family members of an Arizona U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in connection with a botched gun-smuggling operation said they won't have closure until someone is held accountable for his death.
Arizona defense industry looks warily toward ‘fiscal cliff’ of year-end cuts
Those depending on Arizona’s defense contractors and subcontractors, as well as its military installations, are looking warily toward year’s end, when automatic spending cuts will occur unless the White House and Congress agree on an alternative plan for reducing the federal deficit.
Commission OKs WWII memorial on the Capitol Mall
A commission charged with overseeing the state Capitol grounds has approved plans to create a World War II memorial on the Capitol Mall.
Civil rights groups make another bid to block part of SB1070
Civil rights groups have asked a federal appeals court to prevent the most contentious part of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect.
Arizona wineries toast bill to allow U.S. Postal Service shipping
A bill pending in Congress would reverse a 1909 law prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from delivering wine and beer. That would be the service on par with private carriers such as UPS and FedEx, which have allowed wineries to ship wine directly to consumers for decades.
ICE employee arrested on migrant smuggling charge
A Douglas woman who works for a federal immigration agency has been accused of using her home to stash illegal immigrants being smuggled into the U.S.
Franks calls electric grid “completely vulnerable,” urges new protections
He concedes that the worst-case scenario is a once-in-100-years event, but Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, said the U.S. still needs to defend against an electromagnetic pulse attack or solar storm that could cripple the nation.
