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Jun 25, 2013

McCain urges tougher US stance with Russia, China

Sen. John McCain says the diplomatic row between Washington and Moscow over admitted CIA leaker Edward Snowden is "reminiscent of the Cold War" and says the Obama administration must be tougher in its dealings with both Russia and China.

Report: Surge in new-home sales signals rebound under way
Jun 24, 2013

Law makes landlords tell tenants of foreclosures

Renters no longer have to worry about being surprised when their home is repossessed by a bank now that a new law requiring landlords to give them notice has been signed.

Jun 24, 2013

Tucson schools eyes ‘culturally relevant’ classes

TUCSON ai??i?? The Tucson Unified School District is aiming to offer "culturally relevant courses" after its much-debate move to end its Mexican American Studies classes.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer explains during an impromptu press conference following the passage of her Medicaid expansion plan that she and her advisors had considered having the legislative leadership ousted in order to pass it. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 21, 2013

Brewer signs bill stocked with tax exemptions

A bill that began its life as a small tax break for companies that rent ignition interlock devices for people with DUI convictions but ended up as a catch-all for tax breaks that lawmakers could find no other place to stash in the Legislature's final hours is now law.

Court overturns ruling against state on fund raid
Jun 20, 2013

Brewer signs elected officials’ pension bill

A bill replacing pensions for new judges and other elected officials with a 401(k)-style retirement plan ai??i?? a top priority of Republicans this Legislative session ai??i?? was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jan Brewer.

Jun 20, 2013

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes adoption bill

Republican Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed foster children to be adopted while their birth parents were still fighting to keep them.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer explains during an impromptu press conference following the passage of her Medicaid expansion plan that she and her advisors had considered having the legislative leadership ousted in order to pass it. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 20, 2013

Brewer vetoes religious property tax bill

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have expanded property tax exemptions for religious organizations, while also signing another bill that blocks unemployment benefits for church workers.

Jun 20, 2013

New law could revive Horne campaign finance case

A bill signed into law by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer could help revive a campaign finance case against Attorney General Tom Horne.

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Jun 20, 2013

Tucson expands same-sex couples law

TUCSON ai??i?? Tucson city councilors have voted to give same-sex couples broader legal recognition in signing contracts.

AHCCCS expansion on the ropes after federal matching funds decision
Jun 19, 2013

Brewer signs hospital price transparency bill

Gov. Jan Brewer today signed a bill designed to increase transparency in cost of common services by hospitals. She had vetoed a similar bill earlier this year.

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Jun 19, 2013

Same sex marriage initiative off to fast start

Backers of an Arizona same sex marriage initiative say they plan to report Thursday morning they have collected $85,000 in large contributions since they launched the effort on Monday.

Jun 19, 2013

Senator faced pressure to change deciding vote on elections bill

Sen. Steve Pierce was under tremendous pressure from forces within and outside the state Capitol – including at least one official from the National Republican Congressional Committee –during the hours before sine die as lawmakers and others tried to influence his vote on a controversial election bill.

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