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Mofford honored with Phoenix street in her name
Rose Mofford, Arizona's first female governor, has been given her very own street. The Arizona Republic reports Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and other officials honored Mofford on her 90th birthday Sunday by renaming a section of 17th Avenue in front of the state Capitol "Rose Mofford Way."
Arizona colleges among few moving toward ‘competency-based’ learning
WASHINGTON – Rio Salado Community College and Arizona State University were cited Thursday as schools that are taking tentative steps toward “competency-based education,” which recognizes student mastery of subjects rather than the number of hours spent in a classroom.
Official says Tombstone can do water system work
TOMBSTONE a�� A Tombstone official says the city has Forest Service permission to do limited additional work to protect a spring-fed water system in the Huachuca Mountains near Sierra Vista in southeastern Arizona.
Official accuses Arizona AG Tom Horne of cover-up
A state criminal investigator has filed a $10 million legal claim against Arizona involving Attorney General Tom Horne. Margaret "Meg" Hinchey is accusing the state's top prosecutor of engaging in a cover-up amid allegations that Horne participated in illegal campaign activities.
Sentencing reset for Fast and Furious suspect
A new sentencing date has been set for a man who bought rifles found at the scene of the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent and admitted to participating in a gun smuggling ring that was being monitored as part of the government's botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
Judge bars Phoenix from paying police for union work
A judge is prohibiting Phoenix from paying police union officials for time spent on union activities.
Feds could put “socially disadvantaged” farmers on Arizona county committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it could appoint “socially disadvantaged” farmers in six Arizona counties where the elected county committees may be lacking in representation by women and minorities.
Man disrupts Senate over abortion, thanks McCain
Capitol Police have removed a man from the Senate gallery after he disrupted proceedings by shouting that abortion is sin, and thanking Sen. John McCain.
Long gap in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration patrols
The Arizona sheriff known for his hardline stance on illegal immigration has gone months without using his most controversial law enforcement tactic.
Veterans: marijuana eases PTSD
More veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other pain are turning to marijuana to deal with their symptoms.
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton: Defense cuts could be ‘devastating’ to region’s economy
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton met with politicians and aerospace industry executives in Washington Monday to discuss the impact that automatic defense budget cuts could have on jobs in Phoenix and around the country.
Maricopa County judge censured for misconduct
The Arizona Supreme Court has publicly censured a judge for misconduct in office.
