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Tempe council to hear legal advice on civil unions
Another Arizona city may consider whether to approve civil unions that could include same-sex couples.
Regents approve tuition hikes at Arizona universities
The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved tuition increases at the state's three public universities and directed staff to explore legal options to reduce tuition for some immigrants.
Arizona bishop calls for immigration reform to include family reunification
The Episcopal bishop for Arizona joined several religious and union leaders Wednesday urging that family-unification policies be included in any comprehensive immigration reform legislation.
Senate president indicates he will allow Medicaid vote
State Senate President Andy Biggs strongly indicated today he will allow a vote on Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan even though he’s adamantly opposed to it.
Can the GOP win nationally without Hispanics? Look at Arizona
On the political map of the Southwest, Arizona stands out.
Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico are independent-minded states that once leaned Republican but are trending Democratic, partly because of increasing numbers of Hispanic voters alienated from the GOP by its tough stance on illegal immigration.
Bisbee approves same-sex civil unions
BISBEE ai??i?? The City Council in a former mining community-turned-artist's haven in rural southeastern Arizona voted Tuesday night to approve an ordinance to recognize civil unions for same-sex couples.
Senate rejects texting while driving amendment
The Arizona Senate has rejected an effort to create a statewide ban on texting while driving by amending an existing House bill.
Salmon not ready to support gay marriage
An Arizona congressman whose son is homosexual says he isn't ready to support gay marriage.
Senate passes bill raising militia age
People above the age of 45 will be able to volunteer for the state militia if a bill passed by the Arizona Senate becomes law.
On eve of council vote, CAP says Bisbee can’t legally recognize civil unions
BISBEE ai??i?? A conservative Christian advocacy group says a former mining community-turned-artists' haven in rural southern Arizona can't legally recognize civil unions that would include same-sex couples.
Bisbee constituents largely silent on civil unions
SIERRA VISTA ai??i?? Bisbee City Council members say they're not hearing much from constituents before a scheduled vote to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples.
Montgomery rejects dismissal for Horne case, hearing is back on
A May 7 evidentiary hearing in Attorney General Tom Horne’s campaign finance case is back on after Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery officially rejected an administrative law judge’s recommendation that the case be dismissed.
