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Part of lawsuit against polygamous towns dismissed
Jan 4, 2013

Part of lawsuit against polygamous towns dismissed

One-third of a federal civil rights lawsuit against two polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has been dismissed.

This Aug. 28, 2012 file photo shows Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz. speaking in Phoenix. House Speaker John Boehner's decision to take plum committee assignments away from four Republican lawmakers after they bucked party leaders on key votes isn't going over well with conservative advocacy groups. Schweikert will lose his seat on the House Financial Services Committee. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Jan 3, 2013

Schweikert votes for Boehner despite snub

Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona appears ready to get back in the good graces of Republican leaders in Congress.

Arizona immigration law said to hit conventions
Jan 2, 2013

Arizona immigration law said to hit conventions

Arizona's 2010 immigration enforcement law is being called a lingering hindrance to Phoenix's ability to lure gatherings to its convention center.

Arizona utility weighs $1M donation for Super Bowl
Jan 2, 2013

SRP panel gives preliminary OK to $1M donation

An Arizona utility has given preliminary approval for a $1 million donation to help produce the 2015 Super Bowl in Glendale.

Cities spent $1.2 million in discretionary funds
Jan 2, 2013

Cities spent $1.2 million in discretionary funds

Ten cities in metropolitan Phoenix spent $1.2 million in taxpayer money known as discretionary funds during the last two years on meals, travel, construction projects and iPads.

6 ex-Arizonans prosecuted for voting twice in past
Jan 2, 2013

6 ex-Arizonans prosecuted for voting twice in past

A half-dozen former Arizonans have been prosecuted for voting twice in past elections.

Feds chime in on Arizona's immigrant harboring ban
Jan 2, 2013

Feds chime in on Arizona’s immigrant harboring ban

Federal authorities have asked an appeals court to reject Arizona's bid to overturn a ruling that bars enforcement of a minor section of the state's 2010 immigration law prohibiting the harboring of illegal immigrants.

Arizona's delegation splits on 'fiscal cliff' vote
Jan 2, 2013

Arizona’s delegation splits on ‘fiscal cliff’ vote

Arizona's U.S. House delegation split along party lines late Tuesday night as the House passed the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement.

Dec 28, 2012

Judge dismisses activist’s suit against Russell Pearce

A federal judge has dismissed an immigration activist's lawsuit accusing former Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce of illegally barring him from the Senate buildings.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Dec 28, 2012

Arpaio aims to put armed posse at schools

An Arizona sheriff has announced plans to deploy an armed volunteer posse to protect Phoenix-area students in the wake of the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.

Dec 27, 2012

Hopi tribe pulls latest Snowbowl lawsuit

The latest lawsuit challenging snowmaking at the Arizona Snowbowl just north of Flagstaff has been withdrawn.

Arizona AG proposes arming 1 educator per school
Dec 26, 2012

Arizona AG proposes arming 1 educator per school

In the wake of the Connecticut school shootings, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is proposing a plan to allow one educator in each school to carry a gun.

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