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Member of the Arizona state Legislature meet at the Senate Building.

Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.

Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.

AZ African American Leaders Fear Their Political Presence is Fading

State Sen. Leah Landrum-Taylor's retirement could leave state as one of a handful in U.S. with no African Americans in Legislature.

Secretary of Homeland Security Visiting AZ This Week

Jeh Johnson expected in Douglas, Tucson Weds. to receive briefing on efforts to secure the border.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014

Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.

ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING

Several people discuss efforts to reform the state employee hiring and firing system while having opposing beliefs.
Jimmy Chavez - President, Arizona Highway Patrol Association
Sheri Van Horsen - President, Local 3111, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Mark Flatten - Investigative Journalist, Goldwater Institute
Nick Dranias - Director, Center for Constitutional Government, Goldwater Institute

AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session

Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.

Child Welfare Reform Priority in Budget for New Fiscal Year

Gov. Jan Brewer releases proposal for Legislature; K-12 education, state infrastructure also at top of list.

Former NY Police Chief to Monitor Arpaio's Office for Racial Profiling

U.S. District Court ensuring Maricopa Sheriff's Office isn't making unconstitutional arrests.

2013 Law Cutting Non-Active Voters from Voting List Challenged

Arizona Rep. Eddie Farnsworth filed HB 2196 to repeal last year's legislation which also limited who may return mail-in ballots.

AZ Senate Bill Would Allow People to Refuse Service to Gays

Initial approval of legislation that can potentially let businesses use religious beliefs as justification for such actions.

PHX Council OKs FBI, Child Exploitation Group Funds

Members voted unanimously to approve collaboration between bureau, task force on a $65K-a-year project to end sex trafficking.

Brewer Run Could Change Gubernatorial Field

If she seeks another term, one now in race may exit, another likely to file legal challenge under term limits.

AZ Political Campaign Donations Limit Significantly Increasing

Law approved by Gov. Brewer last year; a person can now give a candidate total of $4,000.

Brewer Says She is Considering Another Term

Others say she is termed out under Constitution; she says legal experts tell her otherwise; will decide in a month.

AZ Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Cut Public Employee Pension

Republican state Rep. John Kavanagh would like to see increases in contributions if systems badly funded instead.

Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill

Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.

Brewer's State of State Setting Mood for 2014 Legislative Session

AZ Gov. Jan Brewer put children's safety, education, state economy at top of list; watch her entire speech.

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