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Lawmaker seeks probe of Phoenix police immigration policy
Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, says Phoenix police are violating provisions of a contentious 2010 law known as SB 1070 that requires police to inquire about the immigration status of people they suspect are in the country illegally.
Arizona senator faces harsh criticism, boos at town hall
Sen. Jeff Flake felt the wrath of liberal constituents Thursday during a town hall in suburban Phoenix that produced a constant stream of boos, negative chants and angry criticism.
Senator’s town hall includes ‘code of conduct’ for attendees
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake is laying out a "code of conduct" for people attending a town hall that the first-term Arizona Republican plans Thursday evening in Mesa.
Lawmakers contemplate boosting car insurance liability coverage
The Senate on Monday gave preliminary approval to boosting the amount of liability coverage required to drive in Arizona to $25,000 for injuries caused to any one person and $50,000 for all injuries in a single accident. Current law mandates only $15,000 and $30,000 coverage, respectively.
Arizona Rep. Justin Olson announces bid for US Congress
Rep. Justin Olson has jumped into the race to replace Republican Matt Salmon in Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
Cap Times Q&A: Tyler Montague: Targeting politicians who have crossed the line
Often, today’s political activism springs from yesterday’s upheavals, when a crisis alters the landscape and shapes the minds of a young generation. Such is the case with Tyler Montague, a banker from Mesa and now president of Public Integrity Alliance.
Report: Major Arizona cities among least recovered from recession
Arizona’s major cities are among the least recovered from the recession among major communities across the nation according to a new report.
Mesa program offers struggling veterans an alternative to the streets
Soon after returning home from the Vietnam War, Marine Corps veteran Larry Hutchison said he found himself on the streets of this Phoenix suburb.
Arizona towns claim top spots in ranking of best cities for retirees
Arizona grabbed three of the top four spots in a new national ranking of the best cities for retirees, based on a town’s crime, weather, taxes and other factors.
Ducey signs bill to give tax credits to Apple
Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill granting Apple renewable tax credits and tax exemptions for the $2 billion data center it plans to open in Mesa.
Arizona House OKs credits, exemptions for Apple data center
The Arizona Legislature wants to help Apple Inc. by extending renewable energy tax credits and exemptions to cover the 1.3-million-square-foot data center it plans to open in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa.
Free market advocates push incentive change for Apple
Apple’s big plan to build a $2 billion data center in Mesa has some of the Capitol’s most ardent free market advocates tasting the forbidden fruit of targeted tax incentives.
