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GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer. More>>
The Arizona Democratic Party has named its former elections director as its new executive director. More>>
(Source: CBS 5 News) The decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge David Campbell rejects the argument by immigrant rights advocates who say her policy is unconstitutional because it's trumped by federal law. More>>
The Arizona Senate has begun a final sprint to adjournment by debating ten bills that provide $8.8 billion to fund education, health and welfare and every other state function for the coming budget year. In More>>
Supporters of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's Medicaid expansion plan will gather at the Capitol to pressure lawmakers into approving her plan to expand Medicaid. More>>
With another extreme Western fire season predicted, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell are visiting the National Interagency Fire Center to discuss what their agencies are doing to prepare. More>>
Members of the state Legislature will see their pay cut this week as the session passes its 120th day and automatic cuts in their daily per diem payments are triggered. The kick in the wallet is just More>>
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has told lawmakers not to send her any more bills until there is significant progress on the budget and a proposed Medicaid expansion that has divided the GOP. More>>
Arizona Attorney General Tom HorneThe unscheduled court appearance came on what was arguably the biggest news day of the year in Phoenix, with state and national media focused on the outcome of the Jodi Arias trial. More>>
The Arizona Senate has joined the House in giving final approval to a bill requiring landlords to notify tenants when their property enters foreclosure. More>>
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will get a firsthand look at what it's like for some of the city's homeless veterans. He will spend Thursday night at a shelter run by the Madison Street Veterans Association. More>>
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill requiring taxi, livery and limousine companies to drug-test drivers before they're hired and re-test them at least once a year. Senate Bill 1087 expands on federal More>>
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Arizona's 51 crematories and 163 funeral homes to hire intern trainees. More>>
A bill supported by top Republican Legislative leaders that would replace pensions for new judges and other elected officials with a 401(k)-style retirement plan has failed in the Arizona Senate. More>>
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill that overhauls a state law requiring schools to report all child abuse or injuries. More>>
CBS 5Senate Bill 1371 also would have required similar disclosures for local sales tax increases. More>>
Gov. Jan BrewerThe law signed Thursday does not affect the state's requirement for immunizations for foster children. More>>
CBS 5Brewer vetoed the bill Thursday and sent a letter to Senate President Andy Biggs saying it could result in lost revenue for the state. More>>
CBS 5Senate Bill 1178 had drawn opposition from civil liberties groups and Democratic lawmakers. More>>
CBS 5The GOP-led House voted unanimously for the measure that prohibits businesses with liquor licenses from selling or possessing synthetic cannabinoids. More>>
Arizona Attorney General Tom HorneJudge John Rea's Thursday ruling leaves an uncertain road ahead for the case against Tom Horne and aide Kathleen Winn. More>>
Arizona Republican lawmakers are poised to wildly increase the state's campaign finance limits. More>>
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