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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.

Jobs in Arizona's Solar Industry Down in 2013

However state still ranks second in the nation for residents e ployed in the field, according to report.

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.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014

A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.

AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'

Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .

AZ Week: Opposing Sides Debate Good, Bad of Vetoed SB 1062

Supporter says bill could have 'helped gay community;' opponent says it would hurt state's reputation.

Homeland Security Awards $145M for Security Towers in Border

Fixed towers along Mexico-Arizona border will 'detect, track, identify, classify suspicious activity,' says Customs spokesperson.

Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains

Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.

6 Nominees Proposed to Fill Arizona Judicial Vacancies

Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington approves; one could be the first American Indian woman to serve on federal bench.

New Book is First Comprehensive Biography of Ted DeGrazia

Veteran journalists James and Marilyn Johnson became intrigued by Arizona artist's mystery, myths surrounding who he was.

Play Depicts Tragedy That Helped Ignite Civil Rights Movement

Violent 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now a one-act play currently onstage at the Tucson Symphony Center.

AZ GOP: Vetoed SB 1062 Shouldn't Affect '16 Natl Convention in PHX

Phoenix among 8 choices to host 2016's Republican national convention; state Republican leaders say legislation shouldn't affect those chances.

Initial Approval of Bill for Surprise Abortion Clinic Inspections

Arizona House OKs; would eliminate requirement that DHS obtain administrative warrant to conduct unscheduled inspections.

Brewer Signs Bill Repealing 2013 Elections Overhaul Law

Action cancels November elections where voters would have had final say; law aimed to trim early voting list.

Pastor, First Latino Congressman from AZ, Won't Seek Re-election

After 23 years, Democrat says he will 'close this chapter of my life and start a new one;' first elected to replace Udall.

TEP Proposes No More Coal Burning at Tucson Plant

Idea comes at EPA public hearing as alternative way to meet emission restrictions plan aimed at cleaner park air.

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