Notable laws nationally add restrictions to life in 2013
In California, a new law makes it a crime for a dog to pursue a bear or bobcat at any time.
In Illinois, it’s now illegal to sell, trade or distribute shark fins.
The National Conference of State Legislatures has compiled a list of laws around the country that went into effect Jan. 1. Here are others, as described by the NCSL.
Yavapai County turning high tech to ID inmates
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is moving out of the fingerprint-identification era and into iris scanning technology.
McCain raps high court’s campaign finance ruling
Sen. John McCain says the Supreme Court ruling that led to formation of super PACs was "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen."
Romney to make appearances in Tucson, Phoenix
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will travel to Arizona for two appearances in his bid to capture the Republican nomination for president. He will take part in a business roundtable... […]
Quayle changes stance on gay marriage amendment
Ben Quayle reversed his opposition to a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage late in his campaign.
Massachusetts election could unhinge healthcare
WASHINGTON - Something is better than nothing on healthcare, the House's second-ranking Democrat asserted Tuesday, facing the outcome of an unpredictable Massachusetts election that may give Republicans the power to kill the bill.







