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AZ Subway franchise to close after running afoul of employer sanctions law
PHOENIX (AP) - A west Phoenix Subway sandwich franchise on March 9 became the second Arizona business to admit to violating the state law that penalizes employers for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
Special investigator appointed to Thomas probe
The chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court has appointed a special investigator to look into allegations of unethical conduct against Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Thomas tells captains he will resign in May?
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas reportedly met with his bureau chiefs this morning (Jan. 27) and informed them he will resign as county attorney in May in order to run for attorney general, according to a YS source proclaiming knowledge of the meeting.
Thomas loses bid to appoint special prosecutors
A request by Maricopa County prosecutors to appoint special prosecutors to press criminal cases against three county officials was denied Jan. 27.
Trial vacated in Phoenix speed-camera killing
The trial date for a man charged with killing the operator of a speed-camera van parked along a Phoenix freeway has been delayed so he can undergo a psychological evaluation.
Crump aims to overturn resign-to-run
The deadline for Arizona's resign-to-run law has passed for this election cycle, but the bad taste lingers on for at least one lawmaker.
Suspicious signatures
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is collecting signatures to run for attorney general and Bill Montgomery is collecting signatures to run for Maricopa County attorney.
Supporters of sanctions law seek subpoena power
For the second straight year, advocates for tougher immigration enforcement plan to return to the Arizona Legislature in the coming days to push for greater power for prosecutors who investigate employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
Thomas AG declaration
The biggest question surrounding resign-to-run this year is what would happen in the event that Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas officially declares his candidacy by filing nominating petitions for attorney general.
Capitol Quotes 12/25
"It appears to be a flagrant abuse of power." - Felecia Rotellini, Democrat candidate for attorney general, on Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas' decision to file a federal lawsuit that alleges several county judges have conspired to thwart his investigations.
Lawyer likens Thomas to late Sen. McCarthy
The lawyer for an embroiled Phoenix-area politician on Dec. 15 accused Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas of investigating his client for political and personal motives. Colin Campbell, who represents Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, is questioning why Thomas's office filed 36 charges against Wilcox, and said "there are elementary mistakes of fact in the allegations that suggest[...]
Brewer: No intervention in Maricopa controversy
Gov. Jan Brewer said the state's budget crisis precludes her from even considering any intervention in current legal and personality clashes within the Maricopa County government. Brewer told The Associated Press on Dec. 14 that she has not looked into whether she should or could intervene.
