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In this Oct. 26, 2012, photo, members of the Native American Voters Alliance mark their ballots at an early voting center in Albuquerque, N.M. NAVA, the National Congress of American Indians and other groups have been working to turn around low voter participation that has persisted in Indian Country for decades. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Dec 11, 2012

County: Early ballot list, not demographics, biggest factor in provisional ballots

A Maricopa County analysis found that provisional ballots cast in the general election had more do with the number of people on a precinct’s permanent early voting list than any other factor, officials say.

Arizona panel recommends pension alternative for state, Phoenix police, DES, probation, Ramirez
Dec 7, 2012

Report: Arizona’s unfunded public pension liability carries risks

Arizona risks higher taxes and spending cuts to essential government programs if it doesn’t address a gap in funding for pensions owed to public employees, according to a reportby the Pew Center on the States and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation.

Gosar questions explosion suspect's status in US
Dec 6, 2012

Gosar questions explosion suspect’s status in US

An Arizona congressman is questioning why an Iraqi native charged with detonating a homemade explosive device outside a federal building hadn't been deported despite his criminal history and being denied citizenship.

Bipartisan group proposes Arizona immigration plan
Dec 5, 2012

Bipartisan group proposes Arizona immigration plan

A bipartisan group of business and community leaders has proposed a four-point immigration plan for Arizona.

Arizona panel recommends pension alternative for state, Phoenix police, DES, probation, Ramirez
Nov 26, 2012

Funding gap for Arizona public pension systems grows

The gap between actual funding for Arizona's public employee retirement plans and what those plans should have on hand continues to grow.

Oct 29, 2012

High court to consider Arizona domestic partners law

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Nov. 20 whether to grant review of an Arizona law that denies health benefits to domestic partners of state employees.

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