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2015 Legislature Faces Familiar Budget Issues

Lawmakers convene Monday, with new state administration, same fiscal problems atop their agenda.

McCain Says He Likely Will Seek Another Term in 2016

Republican senator, who will turn 80 before next election, says he wants to focus on national security.

'Dreamer' Driver's Licenses Argued Anew in Court

Lawyers for state of Arizona, plaintiffs seek ruling in their favor without going to trial.

TUSD's Sanchez Stands by Minority Classes

Says district has done nothing wrong and must adhere to federal desegregation order rather than state ruling.

McSally Takes Seat in Congress Tuesday

She joins 4 other Republicans, 4 Democrats in representing Arizona in U.S. House of Representatives.

Doug Ducey Takes Oath as Arizona's 23rd Governor

'I will submit balanced budgets to the House and Senate,' he says in inaugural speech before big Capitol crowd.

72,000 More Arizonans Sign up for Affordable Care Act Insurance

Federal marktplace opened Nov. 15, remains open until Feb. 15 for health coverage; 77% of signups are subsidized.

Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility

Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.

Older Drivers Want More Testing, Survey Says

Misperception they are less safe behind wheel, AAA Arizona says; despite that, 70% want stricter screening.

Arizona Seeks Past Drug Combo for Executions

Change comes after drugs used in July execution took two hours to kill man who murdered two Tucsonans.

Deportations Fall Slightly from 2013 Record

Federal government reports 414,000 people removed from country in fiscal year that ended in September.

Year in Review: In Politics, GOP Sweeps State Offices

Ducey elected governor, all other executive offices go to Republicans, plus five of nine seats in Congress.

Year in Review: Immigration, Border Security

AZPM's Fernanda Echavarri and Ted Robbins discuss Central American children, Obama initiatives, more.

State Revenues Continue Below Budget

8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.

Tucson Police Reduce SB 1070 Enforcement

Chief says department already gets little response from Border Patrol; will be guided by Obama's immigration action.

Protecting Davis-Monthan a Priority for Arizona Senators

McCain, Flake visit Tucson base, pledge to work for preservation of A-10, military-related jobs in region.

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