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Feb 6, 2012

Judge overturns Arizona pension law change

A judge has struck down an Arizona law that increased the amount state employees must contribute toward their pensions as unconstitutional.

Feb 3, 2012

April 25 hearing set on Arizona immigration law

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's immigration enforcement law on April 25, in the last such hearing of the high court's current term.

Feb 3, 2012

Stop insurance industry war on patients who rely on chiropractic care

Chiropractic patients in Arizona are being denied benefits and chiropractors are being forced out of business because a law designed to hold the insurance industry accountable is not being enforced.

Feb 1, 2012

Biggs, father of demoted ex-cop, seeks to allow disciplined officers day in court

Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs, whose son was stripped of his duties as a Gilbert police officer for shooting an unarmed man in the groin while off-duty in 2009, is sponsoring a bill to give disciplined cops a chance to take their cases to court.

Jan 25, 2012

Official: AZ could have pot dispensaries by summer

Arizona is not appealing a court ruling on medical marijuana and there could be licensed dispensaries established around the state as soon as this summer, Health Services Director Will Humble announced Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2012

Democrats introducing SB1070 repeal

Supporters and opponents of Arizona's controversial immigration law are squaring off again after Democrats say they're working to repeal the measure.

Jan 17, 2012

Hearing to be held Monday on Ariz. immigration law

A judge will hold a scheduling conference Monday in one of the three remaining challenges to Arizona's 2010 immigration enforcement law.

Jan 12, 2012

Report: Arizona has second-worst traffic-safety laws in the nation

Arizona got a failing grade Wednesday from a national highway safety group that said the state has adopted fewer than five of the 15 laws the group considers basic to traffic safety.

Jan 10, 2012

Judge mulls arguments in AZ immigration law suit

A judge is considering arguments over whether to block enforcement of an element of Arizona's immigration enforcement law that was allowed to take effect.

Dec 14, 2011

Brewer to argue against part of Arizona pot law

Gov. Jan Brewer is going to take a new legal position in the wake of a federal judge saying Brewer's lawsuit on the legality of Arizona's medical marijuana law is in jeopardy.

Dec 14, 2011

Montgomery to detail Fiesta Bowl findings

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery will present the findings of his Fiesta Bowl investigation at press conference Dec. 21.

Nov 14, 2011

AZ Supreme Court: Recall laws meant to protect public, not politicians

The Arizona Supreme Court today said recall laws should be construed “liberally” because they’re written to protect the public’s right to remove an official — not for a politician’s benefit.

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