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May 14, 2012

Brewer signs bill protecting denial of services on religious grounds

Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill that ensures Arizona workers won't lose their professional licenses for denying services on religious grounds.

May 11, 2012

Sens. Shooter, Nelson headed for primary battle

A primary matchup is brewing between Sen. John Nelson of Litchfield Park and Sen. Don Shooter of Yuma.

May 10, 2012

Naimark, others blast GOP priorities in state budget

Advocates for more funding for social programs today panned Republicans for their priorities in the recently-enacted state budget.

May 9, 2012

Death-row attorney sues Brewer, Clemency Board

A death-row prisoner scheduled for lethal injection May 16 sued Gov. Jan Brewer today, alleging she illegally appointed three members to the Board of Executive Clemency.

May 9, 2012

Klein staying put in LD1; ponders House run

Sen. Lori Klein said she doesn’t plan to move to a new legislative district after all, an idea she once considered to increase her chances of getting re-elected.

May 9, 2012

Agency renews efforts to guard Arizona national parks from illegal immigrants

Federal officials are boosting efforts at national parks in southern Arizona to prevent what they say is a path of destruction left by illegal immigrants crossing from Mexico.

May 8, 2012

Antenori considers dropping congressional bid, seeking re-election in state Senate

Sen. Frank Antenori, a Tucson Republican, is seriously considering dropping his bid for Congress and turning his full attention to re-election in the state Senate.

May 8, 2012

Attorney prepares lawsuit to challenge sweep of mortgage assistance money

An attorney representing a housing organization took its first step in suing the state over a sweep of $50 million meant to assist distressed homeowners.

May 7, 2012

Death-row inmate’s case before AZ clemency board

Arizona's largely new clemency board on Monday is expected to consider the case of a death-row inmate set for execution next week.

May 7, 2012

IRConspiracy?

IRC testimony may shed light on unanswered questions, accusations


Win or lose, a pair of lawsuits seeking to overturn maps drawn by the state’s redistricting commission may shed new light on accusations and unanswered questions that have dogged the panel for much of the past year.

May 4, 2012

3-judge panel to hear challenge to Arizona map

A panel of three federal judges will hear a lawsuit challenging Arizona's map of new legislative districts.

May 4, 2012

Dems say Jesse Kelly is changing stance on key issues

Democrats are slamming 8th Congressional District Republican candidate Jesse Kelly for what they say are major changes in his stance on privatizing Social Security and Medicare designed to woo seniors turned off by his previous positions.

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