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Russell Pearce, author of SB1070, dies at 75
Former Senate President and author of the controversial SB1070 immigration bill Russell Pearce passed away Jan. 5. He was 75.
Gunches withdraws motion for his own death warrant
Death row inmate Aaron Gunches withdrew his motion for his own death warrant, citing the changing attorney general’s office and prior executions, “carried out in a manner that amounts to torture.”
Clemency advocates push for more attention, resources, additional board member
When it comes to recommendations from the Board of Executive Clemency, advocates for clemency say former Gov. Doug Ducey fell short in responding to requests for pardons and commutations.
Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12, including Bowers on Jan. 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden on Friday will present the nation's second highest civilian award to 12 individuals, including former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and safeguarding the will of American voters in the 2020 presidential election.
Phoenix man dies in jail after arrest, family files lawsuit
The family of Phoenix man who died in a Maricopa County jail two years ago has filed a lawsuit, alleging police officers used unreasonable force during his arrest.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border — his first since taking office — in connection with his meeting next week in Mexico City with the leaders of Mexico and Canada.
Arizona education executive to join Virginia community college system
An experienced higher education executive from Arizona has been tapped to lead Virginia's system of 23 community colleges after a lengthy search.
Three years on, Covid no longer grabs headlines, still poses a threat
Almost three years after the first Covid cases were detected in Arizona, here’s what we know: It hits the elderly hardest, it spikes in summer and winter, it killed men in Arizona at sharply higher rates than women and new strains continue to evolve.
Arizona Department of Public Safety director set to retire
Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Col. Heston Silbert has announced that he's retiring on Friday.
Tennessee names Arizona official as Correction commissioner
Tennessee announced a new Department of Correction commissioner on Tuesday. Frank Strada is deputy director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, where he oversees prison operations, inmate programs, public affairs, facilities management and financial services, according to a news release from Gov. Bill Lee's office.
Hobbs orders agencies to eliminate all barriers that restrict employment
Newly sworn-in Gov. Katie Hobbs did something on her first day in office on Tuesday that hasn't been done since the last time Arizona had a Democratic governor: shield more Arizonans from discrimination -- at least in state government.
Phoenix led nation in inflation in 2022, but rise may slow in 2023
After a year in which the Valley saw the nation’s highest inflation rate for metro areas, experts say consumers can expect inflation to ease in 2023 – but warn that it’s not going away entirely.
