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Feb 11, 2013

Federal judge strikes law targeting Planned Parenthood

In a major setback for the prolife movement in Arizona, a federal judge today struck down a state law that precludes public funds, such as Medicaid money, from going to any group that provides for an abortion.

State Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, said his bills address discrimination against members of Arizona’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in terms of marriage, employment and adoption. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Cortney Bennett)
Jan 30, 2013

Gallardo bill seeks equality for LGBT community

Saying members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community deserve equal treatment under Arizona law, a Democratic lawmaker has introduced four bills addressing employment, adoption and marriage.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne attends the official election canvass approval signing at the Historic Senate Chambers at the Capitol, Monday Dec. 3, 2012, in Phoenix. Horne is being investigated by the State Bar over allegations stemming from an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Dec 26, 2012

AG’s Office, sheriffs to provide firearms training to school personnel

In the wake of the massacre that left 20 children dead at a Connecticut elementary school, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office wants to provide firearms training to one employee at every school.

Under the plan, which Attorney General Tom Horne announced today, every K-12 school in the state can designate its principal or another employee to receive extensive training to in firearms[...]

New Arizona law encourages more joint parenting
Dec 26, 2012

New Arizona law encourages more joint parenting

An Arizona law that goes into effect Tuesday encourages divorced parents to do more joint parenting.

Dec 15, 2012

Years after they became mandatory, employment checks are spotty

Five years after it took effect and more than year after it was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, an Arizona law requiring that businesses check the citizenship of every new hire is often disregarded and rarely enforced.

Oct 26, 2010

Ruling strikes down part of Arizona Voter ID law

A federal appeals court has struck down a key part of Arizona's law requiring voters to prove they are citizens before registering to vote or casting ballots.

Jun 15, 2010

Mayors group condemns Arizona immigration law

The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved two resolutions Monday condemning Arizona's new immigration law and asking Congress to overhaul federal immigration policies.

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