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Sponsor of SB 1062 Meets with Brewer, Says He Defends Bill

Arizona Sen. Steve Yarborough wrote legislation that allows businesses refuse service to LGBT; governor met with supporters, opponents all of Wednesday.

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AZ Air Natl Guard Members Paying Thousands to Avoid Scam Trial

21 defendants were accused last year of fraudulently collection $1.4 million in additional living-expense pay.

Brewer Holding Meetings With SB 1062 Supporters, Opponents

Governor's spokesman says she will gather information about legislation as she considers to sign or veto.

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AZ House Committee Voting on Bill to Arm Teachers

HB 2412 would allow school districts to also authorize other school staff to carry guns; supporters say would protect children in event of mass shooting.

Pressure Builds on Brewer to Veto Religious Freedom Bill

Her top political adviser joins long bipartisan list of politicians, businesses, rights groups in calling for rejection.

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild (D) says the city will feel the effects of mandatory federal budget cuts.

Tucson Mayor's Third State of City Address Wednesday

Past topics included fixing roads as economic driver, annexing outlying areas, reducing poverty, homelessness.

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Religious Freedom Bill Sent to Governor's Desk

Brewer has this week to decide: sign, veto, let it become law without her signature; opposition swells.

Too Early to Know Effects of 'El Chapo's' Arrest in S. AZ, DEA Says

Joaquin Guzman led influential Sinaloa Cartel, was apprehended this weekend; officials say they don't know yet consequences in drug flow to area.

AZ Planned Parenthood President Praises Supreme Court Decision

Higher court ejected proposal to revive law disqualifying abortion providers from receiving funds for other medical services.

3 AZ GOP Sens Who Voted for Religious Freedom Act Retract

Sent a letter to Gov. Jan Brewer asking her to strike down legislation that would allow businesses to deny service to LGBT people, others.

Supreme Court Not Reviving Law Denying Funds for Abortion Clinics

Arizona law would have disqualified abortion providers from receiving money for other medical services.

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.

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.

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