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AZ Chamber of Commerce: Veto Religious Freedom Act

Legislation allowing businesses to refuse service to LGBT people, others passed last week; chamber says could affect tourism, business recruiting.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Awaits Brewer's Decision

Business leaders, faith based community in Tucson urging governor's veto; most GOP legislators support bill.

City Seeking Ronstadt Transit Center Redevelopment Proposals

Developers must maintain transit, but can propose adding commercial, residential, open space.

Funding for New Animal Shelter May Go on November Ballot

Pima Board Advisory Committee unanimously recommending supervisors to have a bond election this year to expand Tucson animal care center.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 21, 2014

Bill allows business owners to deny service to gays based on religious beliefs; Tucson City Council tries to balance budget.

AZ Week: Barber at Forefront of A-10 Preservation

There are proposed budget cuts to the Air Force A-10 fighter program; bipartisan group of Congress aims to prevent that from happening.

AZ Senate Approves 2013 Voting List Trimming Law Repeal

Majority Republicans who pushed HB 2305 through last June voted against law on a 17-12 vote on Thurs.

Bill Allowing Businesses Deny Service to LGBT, Others Passes

AZ House gives final approval to legislation letting people assert religious beliefs; opponents say it is discriminatory

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.

Pima Awarded $270K to Help People Who Have Lost Their Homes

The grant will help provide job search and training services for those who are or are at risk of losing homes because of foreclosure, evicted renters.

State Revenues Fall Below Forecast for January

3 biggest categories - sales tax, individual income tax, corporate income tax - fall short by $5M each.

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.

Members of the Tucson Bus Riders Union protest proposed bus fare increases outside the Tucson City Council meeting Feb. 19, 2014.

Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts

City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.

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