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Slimmed Broadway Widening Proposal Awaits Council Vote

City Council will decide on $70M plan to expand two-mile stretch from Country Club to Euclid.

Arizona Independent Redistricting System Upheld

5-4 Supreme Court decision leaves congressional boundaries as commission drew them.

Oro Valley Group Files Recall Petitions For 3 Council Members

Targeted officials voted in favor of El Conquistador Country Club purchase.

Cuba as a Classroom

Annual summer trips educate University of Arizona students about the culture, politics and daily life of an isolated island nation.

McSally Takes Seat in Congress Tuesday

She joins 4 other Republicans, 4 Democrats in representing Arizona in U.S. House of Representatives.

McCain: CIA Torture Report 'Stained Our National Honor'

Arizona senator points to his own experience as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Joins Lawsuit Against Obama Over Immigration Action

'This is an unfortunate setback for the long-term agenda,' Goldwater Institute lawyer argues.

METRO WEEK: Grijalva Supports Obama Immigration Actions; Expands Leadership Role

Next congressional session, Arizona's Congressional District 3 representative seeks legislative compromises.

Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes

Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.

Grijalva: Congress Should Take Immigration Reform Further

Chairman of liberal caucus says Obama executive actions prodding lawmakers into more changes.

New State Training, Website Aims to Combat Human Trafficking

Brewer says tools hope to encourage residents be voice against crime; starting next Jan., cops, others are required to study up on issue.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

AZ WEEK: Terrorism Threats on Border Unlikely, Analyst Says

Author, border expert argues terrorists more likely to get in with legitimate passport than entering illegally.

Veterans Affairs: No Proof Appointment Delays Caused Deaths

Revelations that as many as 40 veterans died while awaiting care at the Phoenix VA hospital rocked the agency last spring.

AZ Week: 'US Has Responsibility to Maintain Stability in Iraq'

Retired Army chief of staff says investment in lives, resources means helping in ISIS crisis without troops on ground.

Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'

Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.

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