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Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Doesn’t Affect Arizona, Yet

5-3 decision strikes down Texas anti-abortion law; Arizonans evaluating impact.

Pima County Ban on Texting While Driving Takes Effect

Board of Supervisors unanimously passed it last month; talking on phone still OK.

How Did Business Fare in Arizona Legislative Session?

Startups, sharing economy could profit; developers in Cochise County lose.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, at Tucson forum, May 28, 2015.

Governor's Signature Settles State Superintendent Lawsuits

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Wednesday settling a year-long fight in the Department of Education

Arizona Governor Signs Two Gun-Related Bills

Bill that would restrict enforcement of federal gun laws vetoed

Ducey Signs $9.6 Billion Arizona Budget

Gov. Doug Ducey approves the spending plan for the next fiscal year

The San Pedro River flows through Sierra Vista.

Ducey Vetoes Water Bills Affecting Cochise County

'I will not sign legislation that threatens Arizona’s water future,' he says in veto message.

Ann Day speaks at an event in Tucson in July 2012, along with her sister, Sandra Day O'Conner.

Pima County Ex-Supervisor Ann Day Dies in Tucson Car Wreck

Day, 77, left office in 2011 after representing northwest district 12 years.

The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

Arizona House Revives Children's Health Insurance Bill

Parliamentary wrangling brought the KidsCare bill back to life in the Arizona House

Compromise Sought over Rooftop Solar Pay Rates

Solar City, APS could soon set future for rooftop solar in talks.

Arizona Lawmakers Begin Final Votes on $9.58B State Budget

After a week of negotiations, legislators bring spending package to the floor Tuesday.

Arizona Senate to Vote on Supreme Court Expansion

Bill adds $1 million in court funding, two justices to state's highest court.

Old Pima County courthouse in downtown Tucson.

County Budget Proposal Pushes Another Property Tax Increase

Pima administrator says state cost shifts necessitate higher budget, tax rate, again.

Kids Health, K-12 Funding Stand Out in State Budget Battle

*Arizona Week* Friday looks at some of the biggest talking points at the Capitol.

Arizona Children’s Health Program's Future in Question

State may remain alone in the nation without KidsCare.

University of Arizona English lecturer Lisa O'Neill leads campus rally for better working conditions, Feb. 25, 2015.

Lawmakers Want Ban on University 'Free Speech Zones'

Legislation says universities cannot restrict free speech to specific areas

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