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Gov. Jan Brewer and President Barack Obama (AP photo)
Dec 28, 2012

Wild West moments of 2012

While the mood at the state Capitol this past year might be best described as riotous, 2012 — the Chinese Year of the Dragon — was marked with fewer gaffes, catfights and over-the-top name calling among Arizona’s political elite.

Dec 28, 2012

Top quotes of 2012

This year's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.

Redistricting Commission seeks cash for defense
Dec 26, 2012

Redistricting commission prepares to ask for more money

As the 51st Legislative Session approaches, the state’s redistricting commission is preparing to negotiate with lawmakers, once again, over money.

Phoenix police detective Gregory A. McKay, shown in this undated handout photo provided by the Arizona Office of Child Welfare, is on loan to the state to serve as the new new Office of Child Welfare Investigations office chief. McKay wants to fill in cracks that he says can be deadly for children and haunting for those trying _ but failing _ to protect them. The unit’s creation was the chief recommendation of a task force appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer in response to a series of publicized serious child-abuse cases. (AP Photo/Arizona Office of Child Welfare)
Dec 26, 2012

CPS official wants to close gaps endangering kids

The head of the new investigations unit of Arizona's Child Protective Services wants to fill in cracks that he says can be deadly for children and haunting for those trying — but failing — to protect them.

Democratic disinterest slows Pinal County shift to merit selection
Dec 26, 2012

Democrats’ absence slows Pinal County shift to merit selection

Pinal County’s conversion to a new way of choosing judges is off to a rough start as Democrats show no interest in applying for the bench and volunteers are lacking for a nomination committee.

Bell ringer Tony Furnivall ring one of twelve bells in the belfry of Trinity Wall Street Church, on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in New York, joining a nation-wide toll for a moment of silence to mourn the 20 children and six adult victims killed last week at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Ct. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Dec 21, 2012

Arizona’s Governor Brewer: Moment of silence for Newtown victims

Arizona is joining a national day of remembrance for the Connecticut elementary school shooting victims with a moment of silence and tolling of bells.

Dec 19, 2012

Arizona group proclaims support for allowing guns in schools following Sandy Hook shooting

A group that advocates for pro-gun, state legislation said Wednesday guns should be allowed in Arizona public schools to provide protection against shootings such as the one in Connecticut.

Dec 18, 2012

Bennett to testify before Congress on voting rights

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has accepted an invitation to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in Washington D.C.

Jan Brewer “not sure” if new gun control needed after Connecticut shooting
Dec 17, 2012

Brewer ‘not sure’ if new gun control needed after Connecticut shooting

As gun control advocates launch a renewed effort, Gov. Jan Brewer isn’t convinced stricter legislation is needed.

tax
Dec 13, 2012

Sales tax task force approves recommendations

A task force assembled by Gov. Jan Brewer to simplify Arizona’s complicated sales tax system completed its work and is ready to send its recommendations to the governor.

Brewer panel to consider sales tax recommendations
Dec 13, 2012

Brewer panel to consider sales tax recommendations

The Transactions Privilege Tax Simplification Task Force is scheduled to meet Thursday afternoon to adopt a final report.

The real health care debate: Medicaid expansion
Dec 10, 2012

The real health care debate: Medicaid expansion

Gov. Jan Brewer’s decision to not pursue a state-operated health care exchange sets the stage for a showdown over how to deal with Arizona’s uninsured population.

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