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Event Brings Investors, Startups Together

Last week, 16 AZ companies gathered in Phoenix to participate in Venture Madness, a head-to-head tournament of business pitches.

Bill Requires License, Background Check for Obamacare Navigators

Arizona House approves legislation that would establish new requirements for those who help uninsured people buy health care.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 7, 2014

A look into governor's race polls; attorney general race; survey numbers showed U.S. Sen. McCain least popular in America.

Women's Day Theme Could Reflect in Female Religious Leadership

'Inspiring change' is this year's International Women's Day message; as time goes by even churches are seeing a stronger presence of females in higher positions.

Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract

U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.

Obama's Budget Proposal Asks for Mothballing of A-10

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel first made proposal to retire plane about two weels ago; many flown at Tucson's Davis-Monthan.

AZ Members of Congress Ask DHS for 500 More Customs Officers

In a bipartisan effort lawmakers write to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson with request

Federal Gov Announces Efforts to Protect Endangered Jaguar

U.S. Fish and Wildlife designated about 1,200 square miles of Southern Arizona, New Mexico as critical habitat for species.

Business Pitch Tournament Taking Place in Phoenix

Six Tucson companies are participating in a head-to-head match; final 4 teams will split $50K to go toward their startup company.

AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules

Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.

IRS Spokesperson: Choose Tax Professional Help Wisely

One easy way to tell if a person is up to handling such tasks is to make sure they are licensed.

Local Churches Offer 'Ashes to Go' Marking Start of Lent

Known as Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholics, other Christians will have ashes placed on their foreheads today even if they can't make it to church.

AZ's Electorate Changing, More Latinos Could Shift Politics

Report says demographic changes alone will not make difference in elections, Latinos must vote.

US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta

Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.

SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves

Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.

Watch for Prescribed Burn in Tucson Tuesday

Smoke from sweetwater wetlands near Prince Road and I-10 will be visible throughout much of area; no need to call 911, Tucson Fire says.

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