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Former Arizona Congressman Renzi Begins Prison Term

He reports to federal prison in West Virginia Friday for 3 years in corruption, money laundering case.

METRO WEEK: Changes Ahead for Tucson City Government?

Affect of city changes: 'It would be very difficult to have failing Tucson and a prosperous region.'

Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

Arizona Congressional Redistricting Goes to Supreme Court

Arguments in DC Monday over whether voter-approved commission or Legislature should draw lines.

State House Debates Bills Limiting Federal Role

One would block policies not passed by Congress; another would restrict EPA's water rules.

Education, Water Rank High with Arizonans

New poll shows prisons, arts, parks and recreation are low-priorities for state residents.

A student in Tucson High School's African American literature class

Reports of Common Core's Death Greatly Exaggerated

Bill banning curriculum standards dies in state Senate despite education leader's opposition.

Ex-Congressman from Arizona Ordered to Prison

Rick Renzi must report Friday to begin serving 3-year federal term for corruption, money laundering.

Legislation OKs Kin to Payday Loan Industry in Arizona

Lawmakers push bill out of committee to allow high-interest 'flex loans' for those with bad credit.

10/3/12. Rebecca Brukman.
15 MPH Speed Limit sign and Pedestrian Crossing sign.

Bill Restricting Photo Radar Systems Falls Short

State House committee delays consideration over language lawmakers call confusing.

Arizona House Committee OKs Earlier Primary Election

Other proposed changes include Clean Elections funding, fixing early ballot errors, restricting petitions.

AZ WEEK: Grad Students Lobby for Minimized Cuts

Lawmakers tell them universities could lose more than the $75 million in Ducey's budget proposal.

Ducey: Anti-Abortion Group Should Focus 'Outside the Womb'

He tells members of Center for Arizona Policy he is pro-life but sees thousands of foster kids needing support.

Bill Cutting Income Tax for Internet Sales Levy Rejected

Legislation, already turned away last year, may come up for another vote in state House Thursday.

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

Arizona House OKs Indexing for Income Taxes

Party-line vote would allow bracket adjustments to keep taxes from rising on inflation.

Bill Would Clear Criminal Records for Sex Trafficking Victims

Forced into prostitution, she didn't run away because 'you're just thinking about surviving that day.'

Green Party Back on Arizona Ballot

After being disqualified last year, party gains enough registered voters to be recognized again.

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