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Luige del Puerto discusses how business was the big winner in this year’s legislative session
Arizona Capitol Times reporter Luige del Puerto talks about how the business community coalesced behind an agenda they were largely able to achieve during the most recent legislative session.
Napolitano urges federal immigration overhaul
The nation's domestic security chief stressed Saturday that a comprehensive immigration overhaul should be left up to Congress, rebuking Georgia politicians who recently adopted a crackdown on illegal immigration that's considered among the nation's toughest.
Lady Gaga criticizes Arizona immigration laws
Singer Lady Gaga says she doesn't agree with Arizona's tough immigration law and wrote the song "Americano" as a response to it.
Doctors rally against immigration legislation
Doctors and health care providers plan to rally Thursday at the State Capitol against immigration legislation.
Goddard rips SB1070 in Washington
Former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says Arizona's immigration enforcement law has been an albatross for the state.
Legislature’s appetite for immigration bills wanes
The Arizona Legislature's appetite for confronting border woes has waned considerably from a year ago when lawmakers passed the nation's toughest local immigration enforcement law.
Legislature approves $1M in immigration enforcement money for Babeu
Despite a festering budget deficit, lawmakers have found a way to grant Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu’s request for funds for border-related immigration enforcement.
Criminal immigrants in prison, jails increased
Government auditors say about 55,000 immigrants were in federal prison last year.
Legislature approves money for Babeu, undoes Pima prohibition on immigration enforcement money
Despite a festering budget deficit, lawmakers have found a way to grant Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu's request for funds for border-related immigration enforcement.
Feds seek dismissal of Brewer’s immigration suit
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss Gov. Jan Brewer's lawsuit that accuses the federal government of failing to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
House OKs border fence bill
The Arizona House passed a bill allowing the state to compact with other states for the construction of a fence along the U.S-Mexico border.
House OKs bill on consular cards
A bill approved by the Arizona House would prohibit state officials from accepting consular identification cards issued by any foreign government as a valid form of identification.
