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Gila River Indian Community rejects Loop 202 expansion route

Members of the Gila River Indian Community told the state last night they do not want an extension of the Loop 202 on reservation land -- and don’t want it anywhere else, either.

Jails in Yavapai County to begin scanning inmates' irises

Yavapai County is rolling out some new technology to keep track of inmates. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is installing equipment to identify prisoners by scanning their irises.

Metal thieves target AC units

Arizona law enforcement and lawmakers are working to crack down on the newest kind of metal theft. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Boost in federal Alzheimer's funding would trickle to AZ

President Obama’s latest budget proposal asks Congress to fund $80 million for Alzheimer’s research. If it’s approved, the money would likely trickle down to researchers in Arizona.

Bill to carry concealed weapons on college campuses advances

The right to carry a concealed weapon on a college campus is a step closer to becoming law. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure that allows individuals with a concealed weapon permit to carry their gun on public college campuses. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports.

Two Republicans to square off for District 6 seat

Two of Arizona’s Republican Congressmen will be squaring off in an August primary. This unusual political battle is the result of newly drawn congressional districts.

Guns on campus bill gets hearing today

A measure that would allow some guns on university and community college campuses will get its first hearing today at the state capitol. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Listen to the Latino Education Gap special

On Friday, Feb. 3, KJZZ broadcast a one-hour special on the Latino Education Gap.

Judge finds legislature violated contract with teachers and public workers

A judge has ruled in favor of teachers and others in the Arizona State Retirement System who were forced to pay a larger share of their pension plans.

SCOTUS to hear SB 1070 arguments April 25

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Arizona's immigration enforcement law on April 25. It is the last scheduled hearing of the court’s spring term.

Gila River Indian Community members to vote on Loop 202 extension

Members of the Gila River Indian Community will decide next week whether to allow an extension of the Loop 202 on reservation land. The project has been in the works for more than 20 years, but the debate deals with issues much older than that. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Route of Loop 202 extension affected by funding

Members of the Gila River Indian Community will vote Tuesday on whether to allow a new freeway to be built on tribal land. The extension of Loop 202 around South Mountain was proposed more than 25 years ago. But funding shortfalls and differences over its route have delayed the long-awaited freeway.

Obama's refinancing plan sounds good, but will it work?

President Obama is putting more pressure on Congress to consider his home-mortgage refinancing proposal. In Arizona, housing experts are mixed on whether it would actually work.

Arpaio protesters walk out of Maricopa board meeting

Opponents of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio stormed out of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The group wanted to participate in the special meeting that addressed the problems reported in a federal probe against sheriff’s office.

Legal medical marijuana and an end to guilt

Last year, we told you the story of a woman who uses medical marijuana as she recovers from cancer. (She wishes to remain anonymous.) At the time she first spoke with us, Arizona’s voter-approved medical marijuana law was still very much up in the air. That was over eight months ago. Her life has changed a great deal since then.