Arizona abortion law struck down

A federal appeals court has struck down an Arizona law that criminalized performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The case could wind up at the U.S. Supreme Court.

School official: Prop 100 spared deeper education cuts

When Proposition 100 was on the ballot three years ago, one of the biggest selling points made by supporters was that two thirds of the money would go to education and prevent deeper cuts to schools.

Grijalva to Interior Secretary: Do not de-list wolves

An Arizona Congressman is asking the Interior Secretary to cancel a pending rule that would de-classify many U.S. wolves as endangered.

Arizona gas price declines ended this week

Arizona's run of price declines at the gas pump came to an end in the last week. 

Arizona's unemployment rate stayed the same in April

Arizona's unemployment rate remained at 7.9 percent for the third consecutive month in April. 

Arizonans smoking less at home, in cars, than national average

Arizona does better than the national average in terms of residents who report smoke-free homes and vehicles.

Senate panel approves changes to elections system

Changes could be coming to several areas of election law in Arizona.

Arizona voters to decide state sovereignty measure in 2014

Arizona voters appear likely to get another chance to weigh in on a proposal dealing with state sovereignty.

Small business owner reflects on Proposition 100's impact

Some of the loudest critics of Proposition 100, the voter-approved temporary one cent sales tax increase, were small business owners.

Arizona Senate approves changes to pension plan

The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and voted to approve a plan to revamp the retirement system for new elected officials and judges.

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