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Arizona

Jan 28, 2013

Rep. Jonathan Larkin, D-Glendale

Name: Jonathan Larkin Chamber: House Party: Democrat Profession: Fry’s pharmacy technician Hometown: Glendale Legislative District: No. 30, which covers parts of west Phoenix and Glendale. Committee Assignments: Federalism and Fiscal... […]

Jan 28, 2013

Endangered species status, habitat proposed for fish in Arizona

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Jan. 25 proposed listing a small freshwater fish as an endangered species and setting aside almost 300 miles of Arizona and New Mexico streams as critical habitat for the fish.

Jan 28, 2013

Lawmaker: Allow online law school grads to take Arizona bar exam

Rep. John Allen, R-Scottsdale, has introduced a bill that would allow graduates of online law schools to take the bar exam and become attorneys.

In this Oct. 5, 2011 file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Newseum in Washington. In an opinion piece published Sunday Jan. 27, 2013 in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Rubio wrote that the existing system amounts to "de facto amnesty," and he called for "commonsense reform." (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)
Jan 28, 2013

Senators reach agreement on immigration reform

A bipartisan group of leading senators has reached agreement on the principles for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's immigration laws, including a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in this country.

Jan 27, 2013

Supercross benefits Arizona when not bound by unreasonable restrictions

There is significant and measureable value when fans pack a sold-out stadium to root for their favorite team. On Jan. 12, fans did exactly that at Chase Field, pumping up the local economy by purchasing tickets to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race, as well as buying expensive beverages costing more than a six pack of same. But the economic boost extends far beyond the event itself, if the pub[...]

Robert Graham (Photo from Twitter)
Jan 26, 2013

Democrats reelect Bill Roe as state chairman; Republicans choose Robert Graham

There were no surprises at the Arizona Democratic or Republican parties’ statutory meetings on Saturday. The Arizona Democratic Party reelected incumbent Chairman Bill Roe to a full term at the party’s helm. Meanwhile, the Arizona Republican Party got new leadership, electing businessman Robert Graham in a landslide.

Jan 25, 2013

Preliminary settlement for Tucson Electric rates

Tucson Electric Power customers may be seeing a monthly bill increase by about $3 instead of a proposed $11.

A worker hoses down the worksite to keep down dust at the uranium transfer site cleanup in Cove, Ariz., this fall. (Photo courtesy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Jan 25, 2013

EPA reports on plan to clean up uranium on Navajo

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has exceeded its goals in assessing structures on the Navajo Nation for uranium contamination.

Jan 25, 2013

Arizona lawmakers asked to clamp down on pot clubs

Medical marijuana advocates urged Arizona lawmakers on Thursday to clamp down on unregulated marijuana clubs to ensure patients receive their recommended drugs within the guidelines of the new law.

Jan 25, 2013

Economists: Arizona is recovering, albeit slowly

Economists who advise Arizona's independent legislative budget analysts said Thursday that residents who have hunkered down through years of tough economic times may finally have reason to be a little more perky this year, but the economy won't meet Gov. Jan Brewer's expectations.

Driverless car
Jan 25, 2013

Lawmakers propose the ultimate solution to distracted drivers

If you live in northern California, seeing a car driving itself down the highway might not surprise you. They may soon be seen on Arizona roads.

Arizona-Mexico energy panel examines cross-border transmission
Jan 24, 2013

Arizona Corporation Commission cuts Tucson utility’s solar incentives

The Arizona Corporation Commission is reducing incentives provided by Tucson Electric Power Co. for residential rooftop solar installations that generate electricity or heat water.

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