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Tempe council to hear legal advice on civil unions
Another Arizona city may consider whether to approve civil unions that could include same-sex couples.
Arizona tribe orders probe into Loop 202 signatures
The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Council wants a police probe into Loop 202 freeway signatures.
House panel OKs English-only government document requirement
An Arizona bill to prohibit state agencies from mailing out some government documents in any language but English has cleared an initial hurdle.
Brewer seeks dismissal of driver’s license lawsuit
Gov. Jan Brewer's attorneys have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to overturn her order denying driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under a new Obama administration policy.
Child Protective Services to restore most services that were cut
Arizona's child welfare agency plans to restore most services to children and parents that it says were cut due to a misunderstanding.
Quayle, Schweikert seek to define themselves in debate
Aside from a handful of key votes, U.S. Reps. Ben Quayle and David Schweikert sought to define themselves - without drawing stark contrasts with each other - in a debate Monday between the two up-and-coming Republican freshmen.
Arpaio closing jails ahead of immigration protests
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is shutting down county jails in anticipation of protests against Arizona's immigration law.
Maricopa County rejects funds for Arpaio’s ‘birther’ probe
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors won't accept private funds to offset nearly $10,000 spent to investigate President Barack Obama's residency status.
Maricopa County feuds costing taxpayers $28M
Legal infighting among Maricopa County officials in recent years has cost taxpayers at least $28 million, a figure that will likely grow.
Trial dates set for remaining Arpaio, Thomas suits
A judge has ruled that the remaining lawsuits against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ex-county Attorney Andrew Thomas and their deputies will go to trial between May and December of 2013.
Ex-Maricopa County assistant manager files $5M claim against county
A former assistant Maricopa County manager fired in December in a gifts scandal involving several employees in his department has filed a notice of claim against the county.
Arizona pension overhaul ruled ‘unconstitutional’
A Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled legislation that would overhaul Arizona's pension system is unconstitutional.
