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Rep. Groe faces felony DUI charge, possible loss of office
Nearly six months after she was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a western Arizona lawmaker is facing a felony charge and could removed from office if she is convicted.A […]
Device sparks debate over what curbs drunk driving
Debate over the effectiveness of interlock ignition devices rages on.“From my perspective, it’s just bad policy,” said Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D-27. Garcia had pushed for more treatment and rehabilitation […]
Attorney general seeks solid protection against defamation suits
Should Arizona’s attorney general say whatever he wants and not get sued?A fight between Attorney General Terry Goddard and an Arizona land developer will resume Oct. 2 when the Arizona […]
JLBC gives nod to English learner instruction proposals
Concerns about illegal immigration were aired in a legislative oversight committee meeting when lawmakers discussed, and ultimately gave a favorable review to, drafts of English instruction models to be implemented […]
Blood tests provide safety net for law enforcement workers
An expansion of state law that allows all law enforcement employees to find out if they’ve been exposed to a blood-borne disease will make the workplace a little safer for […]
School officials express opposition to district unification
School boards across the state are panning a commission’s ideas to combine many of Arizona’s elementary and high school districts into K-12 unified districts. Formal comments submitted by many of […]
Ruling on sanctions law may provide month
A case schedule set by a federal judge means Arizona businesses should know at least the initial outcome to challenges to the state's new employer sanctions law about a month […]
Birds seized from possible cockfighting ring
About 145 roosters and hens were seized from what appeared to be a cockfighting ring 20 miles west of Tucson, authorities said. The seizure came after Pima Animal Care Center […]
State lifts certifications of 2 more Colorado City officers
Arizona on Sept. 19 revoked the law enforcement certifications of two more officers from Colorado City, bringing the total of decertified officers from the polygamist-dominated community to six. The Arizona […]
Bee won’t resign as he considers congressional campaign
Republican Tim Bee has decided to stay in the Legislature while exploring the possibility of running against U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the 8th Congressional District.Bee announced the decision on […]
