Arizona asks SCOTUS to rule on revoking same-sex partner benefits

Arizona is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state can't take away state workers' same-sex domestic partner benefits.

Drug-trafficking ring in Tempe dismantled

Tempe police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration say they have dismantled a drug-trafficking organization that was operating in Tempe. 

Navajo, Hopi likely to be back in court on water rights

Navajo lawmakers have rejected a settlement that recognizes the tribe's rights to water from the Little Colorado River basin.

Southbound SR 143 to connect to Sky Harbor Boulevard

There’s a new entrance to Sky Harbor airport that’s ready to open Monday morning.

No pay raise for state legislators

Arizona state legislators won’t be getting a pay raise any time soon. 

Glendale political candidates weigh in on Coyotes deal

Several candidates running for the Glendale City Council say they oppose the city’s Jobing.com arena management agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes. On Monday, the group submitted a letter to city officials asking them to stop the deal. 

New tuberculosis medicine may be on the way

Roughly one-third of the world's population is estimated to be infected with the bacteria causing tuberculosis. As KJZZ's Lynn Kelly reports, a research division of Johnson & Johnson is seeking U.S. approval for the first new type of medicine to fight deadly TB.

Community colleges tobacco ban takes effect

Smokers on the ten Maricopa County Community College campuses will have to go elsewhere to use tobacco. A new rule banning tobacco goes into effect July 1.

SCOTUS media ruling could affect Phoenix outlets

The U.S. Supreme Court today let stand rules that place limits on ownership of broadcast outlets and newspapers in local markets.

Passenger train debuts at Sky Harbor

A passenger train made its debut today at Sky Harbor Airport. Sky Train, as its called, should begin moving passengers to and from Terminal Four by early next year. 

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