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AZ Senate Approves Funds for Outside Review of CPS

Bill proposes $250K to hire a group to conduct it; Senate President Andy Biggs pushed for bill after news of un-investigated cases.

AZ Official: State Pension Ruling Means Millions for Taxpayers

Arizona Supreme Court said Thurs. that Legislature cannot cut cost-of-living benefits increase for judges, elected officials.

AZ Supreme Court: State Can't Reform Officials Pension System

Legislature cut cost-of-living increases in 2011 for AZ retirees, judges had sued challenging reductions in benefits.

Lawyers in SB 1070 Challenge Suit Interviewing Arpaio in March

Maricopa sheriff's deposition will become part of lawsuit filed by civil rights groups against him, 15 top prosecutors in AZ's 15 counties.

AZ House Debate Religious Beliefs Justification Bill Thursday

Senate passed GOP-backed legislation Weds.; aims to expand rights of people to use beliefs in refusing service to LGBT people, others.

UPDATE: AZ Senate Passes Religious Beliefs Justification Bill

Legislation backed by Republicans would expand rights of people to assert their beliefs in refusing service to LGBT people, others.

New Bill Would Require Local Companies Be Given Priority

"When we invest in local businesses, we are investing in job creation, our communities," says Rep. Demion Clinco, legislation's sponsor; passes gov. committee Tues.

Lawmakers Seek to Shed Light on Campaign 'Dark Money'

Bill calls for disclosure of donor names in AZ contributions; group spokesman says it threatens 1st Amendment rights.

Convicted Ex-Congressman Allowed to Remain Free on Bail

Former Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi out of jail as he appeals convictions on public corruption, money laundering charges.

Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security

First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 14, 2014

Is it the end for immigration reform for now?; bills in the Arizona Legislature; Attorney General Tom Horne's legal troubles.

AZ Legislators Co-Sponsor Bill for 19 Perished Hotshots Memorial

Dozens of state lawmakers pushing for legislation to establish a state memorial park to honor firefighters killed in Yarnell fire June '13.

Immigrants Facing Deportation Winning More in US Courts

Nearly half won cases in last four months, while number of government wins steadily declined for 4 years.

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

AZ House Passes Repeal of 2013 Sweeping Elections Law

Legislation aimed to trim the permanent early voting list, as well as make it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots.

AZ House Panel OKs Surprise Abortion Clinic Inspections

Bill backed by Arizona anti-abortion group would eliminate requirement of Dept. of Health Services to obtain warrant to do so.

AZ House Debating Voting List Trimming Law Repeal

2013 legislation aimed to eliminate inactive voters, made it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots; Senate committee OKed challenge last week.

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