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Arpaio’s office accused of misspending $99M
An examination in Arizona's Maricopa County has found that the sheriff's office, widely known for efforts against illegal immigrants, inappropriately spent $99 million from two jail funds over the last eight years to pay for other law enforcement operations a�� including immigration patrols.
Kavanagh calls off immigration bill revival
Despite saying last week that he hoped to revive a controversial immigration bill that was defeated on the Senate floor last month, Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, now says he is letting it die.
Court won’t lift stay on SB1070
A federal appeals court is refusing to lift a stay blocking major parts of a tough Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants from taking effect.
Feds face deadline for answering Brewer’s suit
U.S. Justice Department lawyers face a Thursday deadline for filing an answer to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to control the state's border with Mexico and enforce immigration laws.
Efforts underway to revive ‘omnibus’ immigration bill
A senior House Republican is working to revive one of the five immigration bills that the Senate killed last month.
Calif lawmaker promotes Ariz-like immigration bill
A tea party member promoted an anti-illegal immigration bill Monday that is loosely modeled after one that drew attention to Arizona last year.
Judge to hear Legislature’s bid to defend law
The judge considering challenges to Arizona's immigration enforcement law is scheduled to hear arguments Friday over the Arizona Legislature's request to join the governor in helping to defend the law.
Georgia Senate panel approves Arizona-style immigration bill
A Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday approved an altered version of a House bill that aims to crack down on illegal immigration but kept intact many provisions similar to those in a tough law enacted last year in Arizona.
Border security panel to hold 1st meeting
A special committee of the Arizona Legislature devoted to examining security along the state's border with Mexico will hold its first meeting Wednesday.
Russell Pearce endorses immigration bill working its way through Georgia Legislature
Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce, the main sponsor of SB1070, said Tuesday he endorses a similar bill making its way through the Georgia Legislature.
Commerce Authority board says transparency, integrity are high priorities
Members of the Arizona Commerce Authority pledged that the state’s new quasi-private economic development agency take a zero-tolerance approach to backroom deals and cronyism as it gives out millions of dollars in incentives to the businesses it hopes to attract.
Krentz’s murder still unsolved after year
The murder of a prominent Cochise County rancher that triggered a nationwide outcry about border security remains unsolved a year later.
