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SB 1070 Challengers Seek Denial of Brewer's Ruling Review Request

Lawyers urged U.S. Supreme Court to reject governor's attempt to look into Appeal Court's decision preventing enforcement of section of immigration law.

Emails Show Talks Between Brewer's Staff, SB 1062 Sponsors

Meetings with Brewer's legal counsel, policy director came before vetoed Religious Freedom Restoration Act was introduced in January.

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.

AZ CD 9 Rep Not Switching Districts

Speculations that U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is moving to vacated Congressional District 7 end; announces she is running for re-election in current seat.

AZ Bill Aims to Cut Medicaid Enrollment With New Requirements

Arizona House OKs bill sponsored by Speaker Andy Tobin, he says would give state tools to be safe in case federal government fails to fund program.

Ex Attorney Gen Joins Democratic Race for AZ Secretary of State

Terry Goddard officially enters race; served two terms as attorney general from 2003-10 and ran three times for governor unsuccessfully.

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

$500K Set Aside for 19 Hotshots Memorial

Arizona House passes bill 56-2 for funds to create site honoring firefighters killed in Yarnell fire June 2013.

Bill Would Ban Teens from Using Phone First 6 Months of Driving

Arizona House OKs legislation not allowing teenage drivers use cellphones on road for six month span after getting license.

Controversial SB 1062 Inspires AZ Legislator to Come Out as Gay

Sen. Steve Gallardo says bill would have affected him personally; he's running for Democratic Congressional District 7 soon to be vacated by retirement of Rep. Ed Pastor.

Tucson hosts the largest military aircraft storage site in the world, known as "The Boneyard" hosted a 5K fitness event.

Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'

Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.

Lawyers in Same-Sex Ban Suit Say Equality Not Violated

Arizona Attorney General's Office denies equality-protection, due-process rights were ignored as lawsuit to overturn gay marriage prohibition continues.

AZ's Electorate Changing, More Latinos Could Shift Politics

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

Poll: Many Arizonans Agreed With Brewer's Veto of SB 1062

Governor vetoed controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week; Public Policy Polling surveyed 870 state voters, including 403 Republican primary voters.

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