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Arizona lawmakers may give some politicians an early retirement with full pension

Some members of the elected officials retirement plan could retire at age 55 after 10 years in office, instead of waiting until age 62.

Tucson city council plans return to in-person meetings

Witnesses for public hearings will be allowed to testify remotely and seating for the public will be limited.

Senate committee backs bill to end local mail elections

Many municipalities, including Tucson, have embraced the practice.

Gov. Ducey proposes $14.25 billion state budget

Plan calls for earned income tax credit and socking an additional $425 million in the state's rain day fund.

Republican lawmakers eye tax cut changes to avoid referendum

Lawmakers are getting ready for their annual session which begins next week.

New congressional, legislative districts approved

The new congressional district boundaries create three seats that lean Democratic, four seats that lean Republican and two that are more narrowly divided between the parties.

Pima County supervisors appoint Mathis, Abraham for legislative seats

The Democrats will vacancies representing Tucson.

Tucson voters decide on minimum wage, city council members

Dahl elected as Kozachik, Fimbres sails to reelection.

Arizona redistricting commission approves draft congressional, legislative maps

Over objections from Democrats, draft includes Republican-leaning district in Pima County.

President nominates longtime prosecutor to serve as U.S. Attorney for Arizona

Gary Restaino has been chief of the criminal division and white collar crime section.

Secretary of state warns of threats to election workers

Hobbs tells Senate committee that election offices are grappling with high turnover in the face of threats and harassment.

Pima County administrator suffered 'serious head injury,' broken ribs in crash

The county said Chuck Huckelberry was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

Former Attorney General Grant Woods dead at 67

According to a statement from his family, Woods died unexpectedly.

State judge strikes down law banning schools from requiring students to wear masks

Legislature violated constitution by rolling mask law and other policies into the state budget, a judge ruled Monday.

Brnovich sues Biden over vaccine mandate

The Arizona Attorney General says the mandate is unconstitutional.

Foothills want out of current congressional and legislative districts

Residents gave the Independent Redistricting Commission an earful.

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